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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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is missing either a subject or a verb.

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Example of a simple sentence: 'She sleeps nine hours every night.' What makes it a simple sentence?

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It has a subject ('She') and a verb ('sleeps'), and it expresses a complete thought.

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Example of a sentence fragment: 'The noisy children.' Why is it a fragment?

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It lacks a verb and does not express a complete thought.

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

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A simple sentence expresses a complete thought with a subject and a verb, while a sentence fragment does not.

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Can a simple sentence have more than one subject?

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

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Can a simple sentence have more than one verb?

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Yes, a simple sentence can have compound verbs, such as 'She runs and jumps every day.'

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What is an example of a sentence fragment?

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'Crying all night.' This is a fragment because it does not have a subject or a complete thought.

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Identify if this is a simple sentence or a fragment: 'You and I.'

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It is a sentence fragment because it lacks a verb.

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What is a complete thought in a sentence?

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A complete thought is an idea that can stand alone and makes sense without additional information.