What is a simple sentence?
A simple sentence is made up of one independent clause with no dependent clause attached. It consists of at least one subject and one predicate. Either the subject or the complement may be compound (consisting of more than one element joined with a coordinating conjunction), and modifiers and phrases may be added as well.
When writing a paragraph, the most basic unit of construction is the sentence, or a group of words placed together to form a singular idea. Sentences come in a variety of lengths and structures, and they can become quite complex and long. However, sentences can also be simply constructed and very brief. Such sentences are labeled the simple sentence. A simple sentence is exactly what its name implies: a sentence of simple construction: it contains only one subject and one predicate, and is devoid of any subordinate or dependent clauses. A simple sentence is the most basic type of sentence written, and is often brief and to the point. For the sake of clarification, let’s define the important terms mentioned above. The subject of a sentence is the actor or “doer” of the sentence. The subject causes the action, which is expressed in the verb. The verb is part of the predicate, which is the part of the sentence that shows what the subject has done. The predicate includes the verb and any o
