Simple Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains a subject and a verb, and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the subject in a sentence.

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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Give an example of a simple sentence.

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"The dog barks."

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What is the role of the subject in a sentence?

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The subject performs the action of the verb or is described by the verb.

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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.

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

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The verb is 'sleeps'.

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What is a complete thought?

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A complete thought is a statement that can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a predicate?

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The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The teacher explains the lesson.'

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The subject is 'The teacher'.