Diagramming #2
S
LV
PN or PA
predicate noun/adj. line
Linking verb - connects subject to a word that tells
what the subject is or is like. A
LV does not show action.
base line
Predicate noun - follows a linking verb and
subject/predicate line
renames the subject; tells what
it is.
Predicate adjective - follows a linking verb and
Example 1. Sally will be boss.
describes the subject
Sally
will be
boss
Example 2. He seems smaller.
He
seems
smaller
Example 3. Is Karen unhappy?
Karen
Is
unhappy
On your own paper, diagram the following sentences.
1. Apples are red.
11. Cats are loners.
2. Lawyers can be criminals!
12. We had been friends.
3. Children will be adults.
13. Supergirl sounds excited!
4. Popeye became muscular.
14. Is he feeling sick?
5. Are you sure?
15. Be quiet! (hint: don’t forget “understood you”)
6. Richard Carpenter is being silly.
Diagram only the simple subject, linking verb,
and predicate noun or adjective:
Example: The teacher suddenly seems serious.
7. They had felt confused.
8. Pets become protectors.
teacher seems
serious
9. Dogs have remained popular.
16. His mom grew angrier every minute!
10. Do parrots look exotic?
17. Will the clown be a tall man?