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 components of a simple sentence.

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A simple sentence consists of a subject (who or what the sentence is about) and a predicate (what the subject does or is).

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Is 'The cat sleeps.' a simple sentence?

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Yes, 'The cat sleeps.' is a simple sentence because it has one independent clause.

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Is 'The cat sleeps and the dog barks.' a simple sentence?

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No, it is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses joined by 'and'.

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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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Can a simple sentence have a compound subject?

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Yes, a simple sentence can have a compound subject, such as 'Tom and Jerry are friends.'

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Is 'I don't know why she did that.' a simple sentence?

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No, it is not a simple sentence because it contains a dependent clause.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It does not express a complete thought.

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Is 'Don't go!' a simple sentence?

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Yes, 'Don't go!' is a simple sentence because it has one independent clause.

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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.