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 expresses a complete thought.

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Is 'My cat was stuck in a tree.' a complete sentence?

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Yes, it is a complete sentence.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The boy ran up the hill.'

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The subject is 'The boy'.

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What can be a subject in a sentence?

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A subject can be a person, an animal, or a thing.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is an action word that describes what the subject is doing.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'My cat eats a lot of food.'

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The verb is 'eats'.

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What is the purpose of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject tells us who or what the sentence is about.

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Can a sentence have more than one subject?

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Yes, a sentence can have a compound subject, which includes two or more subjects.

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What is an example of a compound subject?

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An example of a compound subject is 'Tom and Jerry'.

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What is the difference between a complete sentence and a fragment?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought, while a fragment does not.