Sunday, February 27, 2011

Diagramming sentences


1.      The expressions on the faces of several of the nearby observes showed their annoyance with the delay.
2.      Your suggestion about the program for the kindergarteners is being considered.
3.      The most treacherous trail in this area is the one to the top of the mountain.
4.      Careful reading of instructions should become a habit.
5.      To work hard for something and then to win it gives anyone a feeling of real satisfaction.
6.      Hearing the dog’s vicious growl, the little boy clutched my hand.
7.      We left our campsite cleaned for use by the next troop.
8.      We have eaten the desert, which was really delicious.
9.      Sarah, who is a champion tennis player, is my next – door neighbor.
10.   Bill’s attitude toward teachers and homework is unfortunate.
11.   To smile was a challenge at that point.
12.   The team had entered the tournament for no reason except to win.
13.   Besides washing the car, I really did wax and polish it.
14.   That book belongs to the girl, who shares my locker.
15.   Jay Benett is an author whose books have become quite popular.
16.   The magician performed tricks that absolutely amazed the children.
17.   At that moment a stranger appeared from behind a huge rock and seated himself on a stump beside the stream.
18.   Even though rain was expected, the troop went on the overnight hike.
19.   Dad becomes very quiet when he is really angry.
20.    The little boy was sorry that he scratched his little sister.
21.   That Gerald had escaped injury was really embarrassed.
22.   Reassuring news was what we hoping for.
23.   That out team would win became evident really in the game.
24.    I had been informed that some students were staying after school.
25.   Although he acted very self- confident Luther felt unsure of himself.
26.   Arthur can play soccer better than you or she.
27.   This summer’s weather has been very different from last summer’s.
28.   The little girl looks quite different from her sister.
29.   Perhaps people who always arrive late at school should get up earlier.
30.   All students whose reports are due today should turn them in now.