Simple Sentences 2019 HHS

A simple sentence is also known as:

• a dependent clause

• a fragment

• an independent clause

• a run-on

An independent clause can:

• stand alone

• depends on the other half of the sentence to make sense

• be a fragment

A simple sentence can have in it:

• one or more subjects

• one or more predicates (verbs)

• one complete thought

• all of the above

An incomplete thought is also known as a:

• fragment

• sentence

• run-on

Two or more complete ideas joined together without the proper punctuation is called:

• a fragment

• a simple sentence

• a compound sentence

• a run-on

Is the following sentence a simple sentence:

Ms. Porter's birthday was in August.

• yes

• no

Is the following sentence a simple sentence:

Mrs. Barnes loves the television show Game of Thrones.

• yes

• no

Is the following sentence a simple sentence:

When Mrs. Johnson started to sing

• yes

• no

Is the following sentence a simple sentence:

After Ms. Perry went to the BonJovi concert and went on stage.

• yes

• no

What is needed to make this a simple sentence?

wants everyone to study for the upcoming test.

• a subject is needed

• a verb is needed

• a complete thought is needed.