Simple sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought. It has a subject and a predicate.

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Identify the subject in the simple sentence: 'The dog barks.'

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The subject is 'The dog.'

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Identify the predicate in the simple sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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The predicate is 'sleeps on the mat.'

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Choose the simple sentence: 'She likes to read books.' or 'Although she likes to read books, she prefers watching movies.'

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'She likes to read books.' is a simple sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb.

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Choose the simple sentence: 'He runs fast.' or 'He runs fast, but he gets tired quickly.'

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'He runs fast.' is a simple sentence.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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Identify the simple sentence: 'The sun is shining.' or 'The sun is shining, and the birds are singing.'

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'The sun is shining.' is a simple sentence.

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects that share the same verb in a sentence.

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Choose the simple sentence: 'I enjoy swimming.' or 'I enjoy swimming, and my brother enjoys diving.'

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'I enjoy swimming.' is a simple sentence.