Simple Sentences
Clauses
100
Contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses
What is a simple sentence?
100
A group of words that contains a subject and verb.
What is a clause?
200
Racquel loves to play volleyball.
What is a simple sentence?
200
It expresses a complete thought and is a complete sentence.
What is an independent clause?
300
The boys
What is not a simple sentence?
300
It has a subject and verb, but does not express a complete thought.
What is a dependent clause?
400
The sunset was colorful, but it was shortlived.
What is not a simple sentence?
400
Example: After we ate dinner,...
What is a dependent clause?
500
.....,we went to Baskin Robbins to get icecream.
What is an independent clause?
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