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 the subject of a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.

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What is the verb of a sentence?

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The verb of a sentence is the action word that describes what the subject is doing.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The fluffy white kitten squeezed underneath the porch.'

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The subject is 'kitten'.

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Identify the subjects in the sentence: 'Scott, Bill, and Jeff went to the beach.'

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The subjects are 'Scott, Bill, Jeff'.

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How many independent clauses does a simple sentence have?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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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 is the action or state of being.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The rain fell gently against the windshield.'

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The verb is 'fell'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'Here are the shoes.'

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The verb is 'are'.