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 GRAMMAR & STRUCTURE
Simple Sentences
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Definition
A simple sentence is a basic sentence with a subject (S) and a verb (V). It can also have an object (O).
Example
Amanda |
eats. |
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Amanda |
eats |
dinner. |
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Amanda |
eats |
dinner |
at 5:00. |
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V |
O |
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Explanation
A simple sentence --
- is a group of words expressing one thought.
- begins with a capital letter and ends with a period (.).
- may be short or long.
- must have a subject and a verb.
- has subject and verb agreement: "I am"; "he is"; "you are".
- puts the subject before the verb.
- is complete with only a subject and a verb if it has an intransitive verb. For example: "Animals breathe." An object is not necessary.
- is incomplete with only a subject and a verb if it has a transitive verb. For example: "Animals need food." An object is necessary.
- can have more than one noun as the subject.
- uses adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions to give more information about the action.
Related Sections
Direct & Indirect Objects
Parts of Speech
Prepositions
Questions
Transitive & Intransitive Verbs |
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