Types of Simple Sentences

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There are three main types of sentences. The first of these is called a simple sentence.

• A simple sentence has one independent clause and expresses one idea.

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• A simple sentence must have one subject - verb combination but the subject may be compound, ie have more than one element.

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• A simple sentence can also have a compound verb construction.

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Simple sentences can only have only one subject-verb combination and commas are not used. Below are some examples of the different combinations that you might find in simple sentences.

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