diagram an objective complement

[ninnasue59]

I cannot find in CW-Homer an example of how to diagram an objective complement. Using a slash (/) as Harvey's and other resources use just does not fit the marking conventions of CW. The conventions used in CW make so much more sense, anyway! So, how do I diagram an objective complement?


Thanks, Linda

[Carolyn]

We diagram objective complements much like Harvey's, with a \

Unfortunately for consistency, the diagramming resources are not consistent as to whether they place the OC before the object, or after the object. We have tried to be consistent and put the objective complement first.

Think that day lost ---
(you) | Think --> lost \ day

It could also be done with an equal sign.

I have been sitting on a lovely quote about grammar and waiting for a good time to share it. Thank you for giving me the opportunity with this question!

Carolyn

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[ninnasue59]

Thanks for the answer and the great quote! I like your expample, too - I'm going to use it tomorrow! I think my students and I will stick with the slash. Although an equal sign does make sense, a slash would give some consistency to the other resources I have.

Linda