Sentence Types - Simple Sentence

Simple sentence

• A simple sentence:
• has ONE finite verb.
• has one subject and predicate.
• has complete meaning (makes complete sense).
• consists of a single (main) clause which contains a verb phrase.

• For example:

1. He laughed.    ( He = subject,  laughed = verb [finite verb])
2. They kicked the ball.     ( They = subject,  kicked = verb)
3. She plans to go to the stadium.   (She = subject, plans to go = verb)
4. The prizes will be given tomorrow. 
5. All the tickets have been sold.
6. He did not sign the contract.
7. I wanted to talk to her.
8. Neither Joe nor Chris was there.
9. He felt hot, tired and thirsty.
10. My father and mother are planning a trip.
11. Do you or your sister smoke?
12. I wanted to go to library.
13. Joe waited for the train.
14. The train was late.
15. Mary and Maria took the bus.