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