Why a simple sentence?
I eat.
How do you know that this is a simple sentence?
* When a predicate only has a verb and no detail, it is called a simple predicate.
Babies cry a lot.
It is a SIMPLE SENTENCE because it has a subject (Babies) and a predicate (cry a lot).
Lions roar and birds sing.
It is a compound sentence because it has two simple sentences (Lions roar, birds sing) that are connected with a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
Metal is a conductor.
Electricity can travel through it.
One possible answer:
Metal is a conductor so electricity can travel through it.
jump.
The subject is missing. We need to know WHO jumps.
(I jump.)
I eat a lot of vegetables.
How do you know this is a simple sentence?
It is a simple sentence because it has a subject (I) and a predicate (eat a lot of vegetables).
Babies cry a lot but they also sleep a lot.
It is a compound sentence because it has two simple sentences (Babies cry a lot, They also sleep a lot) that are connected by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
Our balloon car race was so much fun and all of the 4th graders enjoyed it!
It is a compound sentence because it has two simple sentences (Our balloon car race was so much fun, All of the 4th graders enjoyed it) connected by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
We built simple circuits during Science.
Some of our light bulbs would not light up.
We built simple circuits during Science but some of our light bulbs would not light up.
Ms. V.
(Ms. V. is a wonderful teacher.)
Ms. Zeiders is the head of our school.
How do you know this is a simple sentence?
It is a simple sentence because it has a subject (Ms. Zeiders) and one predicate (is the head of our school).
Grade 4 rules are the same in all four classes so students know the expectations.
It is a COMPOUND SENTENCE because it has two simple sentences (Grade 4 rules are the same in all four classes, Students know the expectations) that are connected by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
Ms. Lambrechts' favorite ice cream is vanilla with chocolate sauce but she does not like whipped cream.
It is a compound sentence because it has two simple sentences (Ms. Lambrechts' favorite ice cream is vanilla with chocolate sauce, She does not like whipped cream) that are connected by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
We use electricity every day.
It is an important part of our lives.
We use electricity every day and it is an important part of our lives.
Mr. T is a 4th grade teacher and.
The second simple sentence is missing.
Mr. T is a 4th grade teacher and he is in charge of our PGL trip.
Jane and Bill took the bus to school this morning.
How do you know this is a simple sentence?
It is a simple sentence because it has a subject (Jane and Bill) and a predicate (took the bus to school this morning).
* When a subject is more than one person doing the action of the verb, it is called a compound subject.
Good writers use simple and compound sentences in their writing.
It is a simple sentence because it has a subject (Good writers) and a predicate (use simple and compound sentences in their writing).
My dog eats everything so she is getting a little chubby.
It is a compound sentence because it has two simple sentences (My dog eats everything, She is getting a little chubby) that are connected by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
Plastic is an insulator.
Electricity cannot pass through it.
Plastic is an insulator so electricity cannot pass through it.
ISB a very good school.
The VERB is missing.
ISB IS a very good school.
At PGL, Grade 4 will have many adventures and a lot of fun together for a whole week!
How do you know this is a simple sentence?
It is a simple sentence because it has a subject (Grade 4) and a predicate (will have many adventures and a lot of fun together for a whole week).
Oranges are sweet, delicious, and good for your body.
It is a SIMPLE SENTENCE because it has a subject (Oranges) and a predicate (are sweet, delicious, and good for your body).
Lions and tigers live in the jungle but sharks and whales live in the ocean.
It is a compound sentence because it has two simple sentences (Lions and tigers live in the jungle, Sharks and whales live in the ocean) that are connected by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
Electricity can be very dangerous.
We must be responsible when using it.
Electricity can be very dangerous so we must be responsible when using it.
My brother likes broccoli he does not like cauliflower.
The coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) is missing.
My brother likes broccoli BUT he does not like cauliflower.