Sentence Blueprint Worksheet
Grammar Architect Series
Sentence Blueprint Map
Visually analyze sentences using guided structural lines.
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Sentence Blueprint Cheat Sheet
1. Subject & Verb SUBJECT VERB
2. Direct Object SUBJ VERB DIR OBJ
3. Predicate Noun/Adj SUBJ VERB PRED
Noun / Pronoun Verb Adjective Adverb
Sentence 1 I study English. I am a student.
Diagram: I am a student.
I am (Subject) (Verb) ✏️ WRITE PREDICATE NOUN ✏️ ADJECTIVE (a)
Sentence 2 John drives to work in his new car.
Diagram: John drives in his new car.
in drives car ✏️ WRITE SUBJECT (Verb) ✏️ (his) ✏️ (new)
Sentence 3 Sarah doesn't walk slowly. She walks quickly.
Diagram: She walks quickly.
She walks (Subject) (Verb) ✏️ WRITE ADVERB
Sentence 4 I need a pen because I want to write notes.
Diagram: I need a pen.
I pen (Subject) ✏️ WRITE VERB (Direct Object) ✏️ ADJECTIVE (a)
Page 1 of 4 Lesson: Grammar Architect Grade Level: Intermediate
Section 2: Modifiers & Questions
Expanding the Framework
Let's level up our structures with questions, direct objects, and descriptions.
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Architect's Tip: Questions
To diagram a question, first rearrange the words into a regular statement. For example, "Are you going..." becomes "You are going...". This makes it simple to locate the subject and verb!
Sentence 5 Are you going to study for tomorrow's test?
Diagram: You study for the test.
study for test ✏️ WRITE SUBJECT (You) (Verb) ✏️ ADJECTIVE (the)
Sentence 6 I'm hungry. When can we eat lunch?
Diagram: We can eat lunch.
We lunch (Subject) ✏️ WRITE VERB PHRASE (can eat) (Direct Object)
Sentence 7 My book isn't old... It's new.
Diagram: It is new.
is ✏️ WRITE SUBJECT (Verb) ✏️ WRITE PRED. ADJECTIVE
Sentence 8 The sky is black... but it is blue during the day.
Diagram: The sky is blue.
sky is (Subject) (Verb) ✏️ WRITE PRED. ADJECTIVE ✏️ ADJECTIVE (The)
Page 2 of 4 Lesson: Grammar Architect Grade Level: Intermediate
Section 3: Objects & Predicates
Precision Mapping
Focusing on transitive verbs with direct objects and complex infinitives.
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Architect's Tip: Infinitives
An infinitive (e.g., "to drive") acts like a noun. When it is the direct object of a verb, we place it on a raised "pedestal" branch connected to the baseline!
Sentence 9 I have an apple in my bag.
Diagram: I have an apple.
I have (Subject) (Verb) ✏️ DIRECT OBJECT ✏️ ADJECTIVE (an)
Sentence 10 I like that movie. I think it's very good.
Diagram: I like that movie.
I movie (Subject) ✏️ WRITE VERB (Direct Object) ✏️ ADJECTIVE (that)
Sentence 11 Ireland is small but Canada is a big country.
Diagram: Canada is a big country.
Canada country (Subject) ✏️ WRITE VERB (Predicate Noun) ✏️ (a) ✏️ (big)
Sentence 12 My brother doesn't take a bus. He likes to drive.
Diagram: He likes to drive.
He likes (Subject) (Verb) ✏️ INFINITIVE (to drive)
Page 3 of 4 Lesson: Grammar Architect Grade Level: Intermediate
Section 4: Master Integration
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Sentence 13 I want to do my work carefully.
Diagram: I do my work carefully.
I work (Subject) ✏️ WRITE VERB (do) ✏️ (my) ✏️ (carefully)
Sentence 14 Please talk quietly in the library.
Diagram: (You) talk quietly.
(You) (Implied Subject) ✏️ WRITE VERB ✏️ ADVERB (quietly)
Sentence 15 I want to write the phone number so I don't forget.
Diagram: I write the number.
I write (Subject) (Verb) ✏️ DIRECT OBJECT (number) ✏️ ADJECTIVE (the)
Sentence 16 The food is cooking slowly in the oven.
Diagram: The food is cooking slowly.
food is cooking (Subject) (Verb Phrase) ✏️ ADVERB (slowly) ✏️ ADJECTIVE (The)
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Page 4 of 4 Lesson: Grammar Architect Grade Level: Intermediate
Sentence Blueprint Answer Key
Answer Key
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Sentence Blueprint Map Key
Completed reference sheet with all 16 diagrammed solutions.
Instructional Note:
Use this blueprint key to display solutions on a document camera, or use it for rapid grading. Completed answers are filled in bold blue ink representation.
Sentence 1 (Solution) I study English. I am a student.
Diagrammed: I am a student.
I am student a (Subject) (Verb) (Pred Noun)
Sentence 2 (Solution) John drives to work in his new car.
Diagrammed: John drives in his new car.
John drives in car his new (Subject) (Verb)
Sentence 3 (Solution) Sarah doesn't walk slowly. She walks quickly.
Diagrammed: She walks quickly.
She walks quickly (Subject) (Verb) (Adverb)
Sentence 4 (Solution) I need a pen because I want to write notes.
Diagrammed: I need a pen.
I need pen a (Subject) (Verb) (Direct Object)
PAGE 1 KEY Lesson: Grammar Architect Grade Level: Intermediate
Answer Key
Section 2: Modifiers & Questions
Expanding the Framework Key
Solutions for Sentences 5 through 8.
Sentence 5 (Solution) Are you going to study for tomorrow's test?
Diagrammed: You study for the test.
You study for test the (Subject) (Verb)
Sentence 6 (Solution) I'm hungry. When can we eat lunch?
Diagrammed: We can eat lunch.
We can eat lunch (Subject) (Verb Phrase) (Direct Object)
Sentence 7 (Solution) My book isn't old... It's new.
Diagrammed: It is new.
It is new (Subject) (Verb) (Pred Adj)
Sentence 8 (Solution) The sky is black... but it is blue during the day.
Diagrammed: The sky is blue.
sky is blue The (Subject) (Verb) (Pred Adj)
PAGE 2 KEY Lesson: Grammar Architect Grade Level: Intermediate
Answer Key
Section 3: Objects & Predicates
Precision Mapping Key
Solutions for Sentences 9 through 12.
Sentence 9 (Solution) I have an apple in my bag.
Diagrammed: I have an apple.
I have apple an (Subject) (Verb) (Direct Object)
Sentence 10 (Solution) I like that movie. I think it's very good.
Diagrammed: I like that movie.
I like movie that (Subject) (Verb) (Direct Object)
Sentence 11 (Solution) Ireland is small but Canada is a big country.
Diagrammed: Canada is a big country.