Simple Sentence Flashcard

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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

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The subject is 'The cat.'

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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The verb is 'barks.'

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What is the subject in the sentence: 'The sun shines brightly.'

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The subject is 'The sun.'

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'They are running fast.'

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The verb is 'are running.'

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In the sentence 'My sister and I play soccer,' what is the subject?

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The subject is 'My sister and I.'

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What is the difference between a subject and a verb?

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The subject is who or what the sentence is about, while the verb describes the action or state of being.

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects that share the same verb.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She dances gracefully.'

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The verb is 'dances.'