Why do we need to learn to diagram sentences??

Question

I mean when will we ever use it??

Answer 1

Learning the basics of diagramming sentences can be helpful. If you look at a diagram as a guide, you can use this method to know the parts of a sentence. Some of the kids in the classes I taught didn't know the way a sentence gets put together. If you know a noun, a verb, an adverb, adjective, preposition, pronouns, participles, gerunds and how they work don't bother with a diagram. I don't like them much myself. I have a Master's in Teaching H.S. Language Arts and I've never gotten into teaching much more than Noun/Verb diagramming. Personally I think its more important that students understand that writing: "There house" when you meant to say "Their house" makes you look uneducated. Who gives a rat's *** if you can diagram a prepostional phrase modifying an adverb that modifies a verb?

Answer 2

Why Diagram Sentences

Answer 3

Learning to diagram a sentence is not an end unto itself. People learn the parts of speech, how to construct a solid sentence, etc. in different ways. Sentence diagramming may not be fun or useful to you, but it is to some people (honestly). The whole point (IMHO) for a lot of things we learn in school is not to necessarily because the specific activity/memorization/skill has an everyday application, but because it gives us basic skills life. I can't think of a single time I've been asked to define an adjective in my professional life, but I'm certainly expected to use them properly (at least most of the time). I have never been quizzed on important dates in history either, but it's been helpful to have a general knowledge of what has set precedents for government and diplomacy. Try to think beyond 'Why do we need to learn to diagram sentences?' to figure out what you can take away from diagramming sentences that does apply beyond your English class.

Answer 4

Well, you might not ever sit down with a pen and paper and start ripping sentences apart just for the fun of it,(in fact i'm sure you won't) it helps to be able to break down sentences properly to help digest the English language.Even though you may speak English, you may not fully understand it.I know plenty of people who speak English, but have extreme difficulty with reading and writing, even as adults.It is very unprofessional and a bit concerning to employers to get emails and memos from people with spelling and structure mistakes.As much as it is a pain right now, learn all you can, because most people around you don't, and you will be a step ahead of your peers.

Answer 5

It's honestly completely useless as an everyday skill. I don't see any reason that it would need to be part of a general education. I had to learn to do it as part of my teacher preparation classes (undergrad). It was mildly useful in that I have a ridiculous understanding of how a sentence is put together. I don't really need that much knowledge of it to teach 4th graders, but I am able to answer their grammar questions. So basically, it isn't really useful.

Answer 6

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Why do we need to learn to diagram sentences??
I mean when will we ever use it??

Answer 7

It helps to have an intimate relationship with grammar if you work with English literature in university. Especially as a PhD student.

As for everyday life, well, you can amaze your friends... Critique the sentence structure of ads... It's probably not THAT useful in the general sense of things!

Answer 8

My husband and I are both teachers, and both of us think it's a waste of time. People in the education field claim students aren't retaining the information because of how we teach it to them. That's just crap. Students don't retain the information because it's not important. If you know how to form complete sentences and know the basic principles of parts of speech, you'll do a-okay in life. Anyone who tells you otherwise is a nerd. :P