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What is the primary characteristic of an independent clause?
What is the primary characteristic of an independent clause?
What is the typical word order of a simple sentence?
What is the typical word order of a simple sentence?
What type of sentence structure is 'The baby is happy.'?
What type of sentence structure is 'The baby is happy.'?
What is true about simple sentences?
What is true about simple sentences?
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What is the function of the verb in a simple sentence?
What is the function of the verb in a simple sentence?
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What is an example of a simple sentence with a linking verb?
What is an example of a simple sentence with a linking verb?
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What is the main function of the subject in a simple sentence?
What is the main function of the subject in a simple sentence?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a simple sentence?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a simple sentence?
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What is the term for the verb that describes the action performed by the subject in a simple sentence?
What is the term for the verb that describes the action performed by the subject in a simple sentence?
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What is necessary for a sentence to be considered a simple sentence?
What is necessary for a sentence to be considered a simple sentence?
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Which part of a simple sentence typically comes first in the SVO word order?
Which part of a simple sentence typically comes first in the SVO word order?
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Study Notes
Sentence Structure
Independent Clauses
- A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause.
- An independent clause is a group of words that:
- Has a subject (a noun or pronoun)
- Has a predicate (a verb and any accompanying information)
- Expresses a complete thought
Basic Sentence Structure
- A simple sentence typically follows the subject-verb-object (SVO) word order:
- Subject (the doer of the action)
- Verb (the action itself)
- Object (the recipient of the action)
Examples
- The dog (S) runs (V) quickly (O).
- The teacher (S) gave (V) the student (O) a book.
- The sun (S) rises (V) in the east (O).
Variations
- Simple sentences can also be structured as:
- Subject-verb (SV): The baby cries.
- Subject-verb-complement (SVC): The baby is happy.
- Subject-linking verb-adjective (SLA): The baby is sleepy.
Key Features
- Simple sentences have only one main clause.
- They express a single, complete thought.
- They typically use a single verb or verb phrase.
Independent Clauses
- An independent clause is a group of words with a subject, predicate, and complete thought.
- It has a noun or pronoun as the subject.
- It has a verb and accompanying information as the predicate.
Basic Sentence Structure
- A simple sentence typically follows the subject-verb-object (SVO) word order.
- The subject is the doer of the action.
- The verb is the action itself.
- The object is the recipient of the action.
Examples of Simple Sentences
- The dog runs quickly.
- The teacher gave the student a book.
- The sun rises in the east.
Variations of Simple Sentences
- Subject-verb (SV) structure: The baby cries.
- Subject-verb-complement (SVC) structure: The baby is happy.
- Subject-linking verb-adjective (SLA) structure: The baby is sleepy.
Key Features of Simple Sentences
- They have only one main clause.
- They express a single, complete thought.
- They typically use a single verb or verb phrase.
Definition of a Simple Sentence
- A simple sentence is a complete thought expressed in an independent clause.
- It consists of a single main clause with one subject and one predicate.
Basic Components of a Simple Sentence
- Subject: Noun or pronoun performing the action described in the sentence.
- Predicate: Verb describing the action performed by the subject.
- Complete Thought: A simple sentence must express a complete idea or thought.
Characteristics of a Simple Sentence
- Single Independent Clause: A simple sentence only has one independent clause.
- No Dependent Clauses: Simple sentences do not have dependent clauses.
- SVO Word Order: Simple sentences typically follow a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order.
- Complete Thought: Simple sentences can be short or long, but always express a complete thought.
Examples of Simple Sentences
- Example 1: The dog is barking. (Subject: dog, Predicate: is barking)
- Example 2: The sun rises in the east. (Subject: sun, Predicate: rises)
- Example 3: I am happy. (Subject: I, Predicate: am happy)
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Understand the basics of sentence structure, including independent clauses and the subject-verb-object word order.
