Simple sentences

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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 verb, and it expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the components of a simple sentence.

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A simple sentence consists of a subject, a verb, and may include an object or complement.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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Provide an example of a simple sentence.

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The dog barked.

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What is the role of the subject in a simple sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.

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What is the role of the verb in a simple sentence?

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The verb expresses the action or state of being of the subject.

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Can a simple sentence have a compound subject?

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Yes, a simple sentence can have a compound subject, which consists of two or more subjects joined by a conjunction.

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What is an example of a simple sentence with a compound subject?

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Tom and Jerry went to the park.

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What is a common mistake when identifying simple sentences?

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A common mistake is confusing simple sentences with sentences that contain dependent clauses.

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How can you identify a simple sentence in a list of sentences?

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Look for a sentence that has only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.