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Diagramming Verb Sentences

Linking verbs Copula verbs take 1 complement, which functions as a subject predicate. It can be an NP (same as subject, has to "agree" with subject), AP, or PP. In the example below “a teacher” is not a direct object, as it refers back to the subject. Ex: She became a teacher Diagram Subject

Verb

Subject complement

Steve Carter is professor A

brilliant

Transitive verbs Transitive (or monotransitive) verbs take 1 NP complement (a direct object) Note: If a transitive verb is passivized, the object will be moved to the subject position. The verb will look "intransitive", as a consequence. Ex: I washed the car Diagram Subject Verb Direct Object

I

watch TV

Compound Direct Object DO Subject Verb

C DO

Intransitive Verbs Intransitive verbs do not take complements Note: Intransitive verbs can occur with "cognate objects". Cognate objects are derived from the verb and cannot be replaced by pronouns: She smiled a brilliant smile. (*She smiled it.) Diagram Subject Verb

She dances

Ditransitive Verbs Ditransitive verbs have two complements: 2 NPs that refer to different entities (an indirect and a direct object). The direct object is the entity that is moved around or that is affected by the action (“”the books”), the indirect object is the beneficiary or recipient or goal of the action (“him”). Ex: I gave [him] [the books]

I gave the books to him

Diagram Subject Verb DO IO I gave books Him

the

Compound IO Subject Verb DO IO C IO

Complex Transitive Verbs Complex transitive verbs are followed by two phrases: ● the first complement is a NP (direct object)

● the second complement can be another NP (which functions as an object predicate), or an AP, or a PP, or a clause. Ex: I consider him my best friend Diagram Subject Verb DO OC (NP, AP, PP)

I consider him friend My best

Prepositional Verbs Prepositional verbs take a PP complement (a prepositional object). Normally, the preposition is selected by the verb and cannot easily exchanged for another preposition. Ex: They abided by the law Diagram Subject Verb Prep Object of prep ADJ They abided By law The Complements to verbs ●Direct Object He read [the letter from Hogwarts]. ●Indirect Object I gave [Santa] a letter. ●Subject Complement He is [pleasant].

He is [a nice person]. He is [in the garden]. ●Object Complement Jane considers Pride and Prejudice [a classic]. Functions in the sentence ● Subject ● Object (direct/indirect/prepositional): ● Predicate ● Subject Complement ● Object Complement ● Adverbial /Adjunct ● Modifier Not is a negative adverb, goes below the verb...