Learn about diagramming modifiers (adverbs and adjectives) with these exercises.


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.


See this page for help: adjective questions

Example: The yellow duck quacked.

adjectives sentence diagram
adjectives sentence diagram


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 Adverbs


Directions: 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.


See this page for help: adverb questions

Example: Rover howled rather loudly.
declarative sentence diagram
declarative sentence diagram
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)

Directions: Diagram the following sentences which have adjectives and adverbs. If an adverb modifies an adjective, put it on a slanted line under the adjective that it modifies.
Example: The very beautiful light shone brightly.
declarative sentence diagram
declarative sentence diagram

1. The little red bird flew gracefully.
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?