letters | were carved
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\The | \rudely

+Written Parsing+.--See _Model_, Lesson 22.

+Oral Analysis+.--This is a sentence, because----; _letters_ is the
subject, because----; _were carved_ is the predicate, because----; _The_ is
a modifier of the subject, because----; _rudely_ is a modifier of the
predicate, because----; _The letters_ is the modified subject, _were rudely
carved_ is the _modified predicate_.

1. He spoke eloquently.
2. She chattered incessantly.
3. They searched everywhere.
4. I shall know presently.
5. The bobolink sings joyously.
6. The crowd cheered heartily.
7. A great victory was finally won.
8. Threatening clouds are moving slowly.
9. The deafening waves dash angrily.
10. These questions may be settled peaceably.
11. The wounded soldier fought bravely.
12. The ranks were quickly broken.
13. The south wind blows softly.
14. Times will surely change.
15. An hour stole on.