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Simple Sentence Not as simple as you might think. . .
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A simple sentence, which is also called an independent clause , contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought. “Simple” does NOT mean the same thing as “short.” This is a simple sentence: Charles, my seven-year-old dog, is really lethargic and doesn’t like doing anything besides sleeping all day, barking at family members but not strangers, chasing after the cat, and waiting for his steak dinner. As I said, a simple sentence consists of a subject and predicate. However, there are sentences that are complete without a subject; they are called imperative sentences. They are used for demands or requests, such as "Bring your lunch with you." (Understood: You bring your lunch with you.) |
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