Simple

Simple Sentences

• Definition: A simple sentence consists of one independent clause and no dependent clauses. It expresses a single complete thought.
• Examples:
  • “She reads books.”
  • “They walked to the park.”
• Characteristics:
  • Contains one subject and one verb.
  • Can stand alone as a complete sentence.
• Exercises:
  • Identify whether each sentence is simple:
    1. “The cat slept on the mat.”
    2. “Because it was raining, they stayed inside.”
    3. “He plays the guitar well.”
  • Write your own simple sentences.