Simple Sentences Flashcard

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is an independent clause that contains a subject and a verb, expressing a complete thought.

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What three components do all simple sentences have?

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Subject, verb, and a complete thought.

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What is a subject in a simple 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 simple sentence?

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The verb is the action word in the sentence that describes what the subject is doing.

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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, which means it can have two or more subjects joined by a conjunction.

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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, containing a subject and a verb.

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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 and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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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 difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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

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What is a complete thought?

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A complete thought is a statement that expresses a full idea and can stand alone as a sentence.