A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause. It has a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.
Key Characteristics:
- Contains one subject and one verb (though the subject or verb can be compound).
- Does not contain any dependent or subordinate clauses.
- Can be short or long but remains a single complete idea.
Examples:
- The dog barks.
- She runs every morning.
- The sun is shining brightly.
- John and Mary went to the store.
In all these examples, there is just one main idea expressed by one independent clause, making them simple sentences.
