Simple Sentence Construction

What is a simple sentence?

• A simple sentence is a question that requires a yes or no answer.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause.

• A simple sentence must include at least one dependent clause.

• A simple sentence contains multiple independent clauses.

Create a simple sentence using the word 'dog'.

• The fish swims.

• The dog barks.

• Birds fly high.

• The cat runs.

Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps.'

• The cat sleeps

• The cat is awake

• The dog

• The cat

Write a simple sentence about your favorite food.

• My favorite food is chocolate cake.

• I love to eat salad every day.

• My favorite food is pizza.

• My favorite food is sushi.

Change the sentence 'She runs fast' to a question.

• Is she running fast?

• Does she run fast?

• She runs fast?

• Can she run fast?

What are the components of a simple sentence?

• A clause and a phrase.

• A verb and an adverb.

• A subject and a predicate.

• A subject and an object.

Write a simple sentence using the word 'school'.

• The school is closed today.

• I study at the library.

• She plays soccer after school.

• I go to school every day.

Identify the verb in the sentence: 'He plays soccer.'

• kicks

• runs

• jumps

• plays

Create a simple sentence about your best friend.

• I have a pet cat named Whiskers.

• My best friend never listens to me.

• My best friend is always there for me.

• My best friend is a famous actor.

Rewrite the sentence 'They are happy' in the negative form.

• They are never happy.

• They are not happy.

• They are happy too.

• They are sad.