Simple Sentence Practice

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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 predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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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 predicate in a sentence?

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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 this sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The dog.

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Identify the predicate in this sentence: 'The cat slept on the couch.'

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slept on the couch.

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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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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 ran fast.'

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Can a simple sentence have more than one predicate?

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Yes, a simple sentence can have compound predicates, such as 'She danced and sang beautifully.'

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Is this a simple sentence? 'I like ice cream.'

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Yes.

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Is this a simple sentence? 'I like ice cream and I like cake.'

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No, it has two independent clauses.