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Simple sentences

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

∞ The company plans to market the product overseas.

∞ The money of grade 7 G.Z. was stolen.

∞ The soprano sang the aria perfectly.

Examples

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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.

EXAMPLE:

EXAMPLE:A simple sentence can also have a compound verb construction.

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.as are not used. Below are some examples of

the different combinations that you might find in simple sentences.