Simple Sentences

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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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Identify the components of a simple sentence.

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A simple sentence consists of a subject and a predicate.

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Is 'Go clean your room!' a simple sentence?

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Yes, it is a simple sentence.

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Is 'Don't Go!' a simple sentence?

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Yes, it is a simple sentence.

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Is 'Lisa got sent to the principal's office because she was late.' a simple sentence?

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No, it is not a simple sentence; it contains a dependent clause.

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Is 'I don't know why she did that.' a simple sentence?

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No, it is not a simple sentence; it contains a dependent clause.

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Choose the simple sentence: 'In Greek mythology, Athena is the goddess of wisdom.' or 'Athena is the goddess of wisdom, so she is an important figure in Greek mythology.'

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'In Greek mythology, Athena is the goddess of wisdom.' is the simple sentence.

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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; it has a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence; it does not express a complete thought.

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Can a simple sentence have compound subjects?

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Yes, a simple sentence can have compound subjects, as long as it has only one independent clause.