Simple Sentences

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What is a Simple Sentence?

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A Simple Sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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What are the two essential components of a clause?

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A clause must have a subject and a verb.

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What is an Independent Clause?

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An Independent Clause is a group of words that makes a complete statement and can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a 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 in a sentence?

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

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What is a Helping Verb?

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A Helping Verb is a verb that helps the main verb in a sentence by extending its meaning.

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What is the Main Verb in a verb phrase?

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The Main Verb is the primary verb that shows the action or state of being in a verb phrase.

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What is the difference between a Subject and a Predicate?

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The Subject tells who or what the sentence is about, while the Predicate tells what the Subject does or is.

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What is a Compound Sentence?

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A Compound Sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a Conjunction?

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A Conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.