Draw A Line

Diagramming Sentences #3

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is centered on the grammatical exercise of identifying subjects and verbs within sentences and visually separating them with a line. Each sentence is presented in a simple format, requiring the student to read and analyze the sentence to find the two main components. An example at the top shows how to correctly perform the task, with a line drawn between the subject “Ryan” and the verb “flinched.” The worksheet provides a series of sentences for the students to practice this diagramming technique.

The aim of this worksheet is to teach students the foundational elements of sentence structure by identifying subjects and verbs. It reinforces the concept that every sentence must have a subject that tells “who” or “what” and a verb that tells what the subject is doing. This exercise helps students to parse sentences and understand how subjects and verbs function together to form complete thoughts. Mastery of this concept is crucial for students to develop their writing and reading comprehension skills.