Understanding Simple Sentences

What is a simple sentence?

• A simple sentence is a complex sentence with additional phrases.

• A simple sentence is a sentence with one independent clause.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that asks a question.

• A simple sentence contains multiple independent clauses.

Identify the subject in the sentence: The cat sleeps.

• the dog

• sleeps

• the house

• the cat

Which of the following is a simple sentence? A) I like ice cream. B) Although I like ice cream, I prefer cake.

• I like ice cream but I don't eat it.

• Ice cream is my favorite dessert.

• I enjoy ice cream and cake.

• A) I like ice cream.

How many verbs are in the sentence: She runs fast?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 0

True or False: A simple sentence can have more than one subject.

• A simple sentence can only have one subject

• A simple sentence cannot have any subjects

• False

• True