Draw a vertical line that cuts completely through the horizontal baseline.
Write the subject on the left side of the vertical line and the verb on the right.
Write the direct object to the right of this divider. 3. Attach Modifiers (Adjectives and Adverbs) Sentence Diagramming Step-by-Step Guide
Modifiers like "the," "red," or "quickly" describe the main parts of the sentence. A Step-by-Step Guide to Diagramming Sentences (Video)
Draw a shorter vertical line to the right of the verb. This line should not cross through the baseline; it simply sits on top of it. Draw a vertical line that cuts completely through
If your sentence has a direct object (the noun receiving the action), it stays on the main baseline.
Every diagram begins with the "skeleton"—the simple subject and the main verb. Start by drawing a long horizontal line. This line should not cross through the baseline;
Example: For "Birds fly," goes on the left and fly on the right. 2. Add Direct Objects