Basic Sentences

My sister (work) ___________in a bank.

She (live) ___________ in Florida.

My mother (fry) ______________ eggs for breakfast every morning.

The bank (close) ____________ at four o'clock.

What is a SIMPLE SENTENCE?

• A list of three or more items of the same part of speech in a row

• One independent clause

• One independent and one dependent clause joined together

• One dependent clause

What is a simple sentence?

• A simple sentence is a sentence that contains a subject and a predicate.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only dependent clauses.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that contains two independent clauses.

Answer explanation

A simple sentence, as defined in the question, is a sentence that contains a subject and a predicate. The other options incorrectly define it as containing dependent clauses or multiple independent clauses, which is not accurate. Therefore, the correct answer is that a simple sentence contains a subject and a predicate.

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Choose the sentence that is a simple sentence.

• Although it was cold, she went out without a coat.

• The book was on the table.

• They didn’t go to the party, nor did they go to the concert.

• If you study hard, you will pass the exam.

A Simple Sentence can have more than one Subject.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• MAYBE

A simple sentence can be called an independent clause because it can stand alone.

• True

• False

Identify the simple sentence.

• The cat slept on the mat.

• Although it was raining, we went out.

• She likes coffee, and he likes tea.

• If you call me, I will come.