Analysing English sentence structure, clauses and phases

[Sirena]

Hello all,

I've just started my masters of TESOL and the subject I'm presently studying is all about English linguistics. If there's anyone out there who is a wizz at:
1) breaking down English sentences (for more advanced English) into their subject, verb/predicative, object, adjunct and predicative complement; and/or
2) finding the main clause and subordinate clauses within sentences; and/or
3) recognising verb phases, noun phases, adjective phases, prepositional phases and adverbial phases;
you're help is desperately needed!!!

I'm a native English speaker but unfortunately through my schooling we did not learn the complex break down of English, only the basics.

I am trying to analysis a passage of writing (I have tried to attach it however, I'm having difficulty) but I am swimming in confusion!


Here are a few of the sentences that I'm needing help with:

#1 The idea behind each of these activities is to do something hands-on and refreshing, which enables young people to learn more about themselves and their place in the world around them.
#2 A year is a long time and students could lose the good study habits and sense of discipline they had when they were in a formal academic structure.

#3 They could lose the benefit of college or university education and the chance to earn a higher income all their lives.

#4 Intellectually, they examine their own beliefs and ideas in relation to those of others in a new environment.

#5 Professionally, students get a taste of diverse workplaces, which might inspire a possible career interest.

Any help given is HUGELY appreciated.
Many thanks in advance for those that are able to,
Miranda :!: :?:

[Mister Micawber]

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Hello Miranda,

Would you please try to make an effort yourself to parse these sentences. Post your efforts and we will review them.
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's

[Salam237]

Have a look

In today's economic environment, students are increasingly focusing on matching the degree they earn with the job market after they graduate. When they finish school, teenagers face the dilemma of whether pursuing their education or getting a job. Some young people are keen on getting away from the atmosphere of study with its burdens and its obligations to look for a career opportunity as they believe it is advantageous, while others stand on a different ground; they prefer continuing to pursue a higher education seeing that it is more fruitful

On the one hand, there have been a growing number of adolescents deciding to not to pursue a higher education and start looking for a job. Youths who made this decision believe that it has had been largely benefits and they are of the opinion that it is gainful because the benefits of starting work immediately after school are plentiful. The youngsters experience could help them to become more confident and independent. Moreover, students get a taste of diverse workplaces. Consequently, teenagers who decide to find work, rather than continue their studies, may progress more quickly; they will be experts in their fields.

On the other hand, there are those who disagree with this; they are not convinced and strongly oppose it; they tend to claim that stop schooling seemed to be entirely positive. However, further analysis reveals drawbacks to this way of thinking for several reasons. At the outset, it is more beneficial for students to continue their learning because academic qualifications are required in many professions. To cite an example, it is impossible to become a doctor, an engineer, a teacher, or lawyer without having the relevant degree. Consequently, university graduates can gain qualifications that open the door to better and greater job opportunities. Besides, they may also be more prestigious and tend to earn higher salaries than those with fewer qualifications.
By and large, all these analyses and arguments combine to make a strong case, which leads to opinion that despite gaining some benefits of working beforehand and hands-on experience, I tend to think that having further studies is essential because periods of study can broaden students’ horizon, and expand their knowledge. As a result, I am in favor of the idea that students are more likely to be successful in their careers if they continue their studies beyond school level because an educated citizenry is beneficial to nations and society as a whole.