π What are Simple Sentences?
A simple sentence is the most basic type of sentence in English. It contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought. It's short, sweet, and to the point! Think of it as the building block for longer, more complex sentences. Let's explore!
- π Subject: Who or what the sentence is about. (e.g., The cat, I, My dog)
- π Predicate: What the subject does or is. (e.g., ran, is sleeping, eats)
- π‘ Complete Thought: The sentence makes sense on its own.
π Quick Study Guide
- π A simple sentence has a subject and a predicate.
- π― It expresses one complete thought.
- π Examples: "The sun shines." "Birds sing." "I read."
βοΈ Practice Quiz
- Which of these is a complete simple sentence?
- The big.
- I eat.
- Running fast.
- Which sentence has both a subject and a predicate?
- Under the table.
- She dances.
- Very happy.
- Choose the sentence that expresses a complete thought.
- The blue.
- He plays.
- In the garden.
- Which of these is NOT a simple sentence?
- They laugh.
- Because it rained.
- We jump.
- Which sentence is the most complete and simple?
- Quickly runs.
- The dog barks.
- In the park.
- Identify the simple sentence.
- When the bell rings.
- The book is red.
- And the children play.
- Which of the following is a complete simple sentence?
- The cat sleeping.
- I like ice cream.
- Because of the rain.
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