Chapter 2 Exercises:
Diagramming Modifiers

2.0 Diagramming Adjectives

Directions: Diagram the following sentences by placing the adjectives on a slanted line under the word that they modify.

Remember that any word that answers one of the adjective questions is an adjective.

Example: The yellow duck quacked.

1. Two fat birds chirped.

2. That cute baby has been laughing.

3. Will my mother sing?

4. The green box fell.

5. The lovely, scented candle burned.

2.1 Diagramming AdverbsDirections: Diagram the following adverbs placing them on a slanted line under the word that they modify.

Any word that answers one of the adverb questions is an adverb.

(This is a snippet from these English Grammar Video Lessons.)

Example: Rover howled rather loudly.

1. Walter quickly ran home.

2. Where is Melissa?

3. May Rover stay here?

4. Thomas Edison worked diligently.

5. Very politely, Henry bowed.

2.2 Diagramming Adjectives & Adverbs (Modifiers)

Example: The very beautiful light shone brightly.

2. The rather large book was sitting here.

3. Where did that large cat go?

4. My very favorite aunt sings beautifully.

5. Who has been eating so noisily?

Answers!

2.1 Diagramming Adverbs

2.2 Diagramming Adjectives & Adverbs (Modifiers)

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