SIMPLE SENTENCE

Simple Sentence – Definition with Examples

A Simple Sentence is a sentence that has a Subject, a Verb and a meaningful inference; that is, it
should complete a thought, information or an idea. As the name suggests, a Simple Sentence has no
dependent clause and has a single independent clause.

Given below are some examples of Simple Sentences:

1) Ronny is waiting for the bus. (Subject: Ronny/Verb :waiting)

2) She is going to the party. (Subject: She/Verb :going)

3) He was dancing yesterday. (Subject: He/Verb :dancing)

4) They are coming. (Subject: They/Verb :coming)

5) He is studying. (Subject: He/Verb :studying)

6) She is preparing dinner. (Subject: She/Verb :preparing)

7) I am writing. (Subject: I/Verb :waiting)

8) I am writing a letter. (Subject: I/Verb :writing)

9) The bird is perched on the roof. (Subject: Bird/Verb :perched)

10) The book is on the table. (Subject: Book/Helping Verb :is)

11) He is dancing. (Subject: He/Verb :dancing)

In all the above sentences there is a Subject as well as a Verb and the sentence completes a thought.

A Simple Sentence can be longer but still it has only one independent clause and completes a
thought.
For Example-

1. You have to go to the college with her.

2. Standing on the gate, the dog barked.
3. She was waiting for the bus at the bus stand.
4. He was dancing yesterday in his friend’s party.
 5. They are coming tomorrow to attend your birthday party.
6. She is preparing dinner for the kids on Sunday.
7. I am writing a letter to the principal on present state of affairs.
8. He went to his native place by bus on a chilly morning.
9. She was driving to the grocery store with her family and friends.
10. They are going to watch a movie on independence movement.
11. He is walking to the college with his best friend.
12. They are rejoicing in the joys of victory.

A Simple Sentence may also have more than one Subject or Verb; but even then they have a single
independent clause.
Simple Sentences with more than one verbs and subjects are given below-

1. Jack and Jill went up the hill.

2. Ronny and Ron were dancing and singing.
3. I love burger and pizza.
4. I gave her my pen and my book.
5. My friends and their parents are coming for the party.
6. I and my brother are going to the marriage party.
7. The people were dancing and cheering at the stadium.
8. The man was running and shouting at the same time.
9. The students and the teachers were playing and singing.
10. They and their wards were present at the meeting.

Types of Simple Sentences

1. Simple Sentences can be classified into seven types based on their structure:

Subject + Verb: (S + V)
These types of sentences contain a single Subject and a Verb. Auxiliary verbs may or may not be
present; depending on the sentence.

He is writing.
Subject: He, Aux Verb: is, Verb: Writing

She walks.
Subject: She, Verb: Walks

They were singing.

Subject: They, Aux Verb: Were, Verb: Singing.

Ronny was playing.

Subject: Ronny, Aux Verb: was, Verb: Playing

Julie is studying.
Subject: Julie, Aux Verb: is, Verb: Studying
Types of Simple Sentences
Simple Sentences can be classified into seven types based on their structure:

2. Subject + Verb: (S + V)
These types of sentences contain a single Subject and a Verb. Auxiliary verbs may or may not be
present; depending on the sentence.
Given below are the few examples of these types of Simple Sentences-
 He is writing.
Subject: He, Aux Verb: is, Verb: Writing
 She walks.
Subject: She, Verb: Walks
 They were singing.
Subject: They, Aux Verb: Were, Verb: Singing.
 Ronny was playing.
Subject: Ronny, Aux Verb: was, Verb: Playing
 Julie is studying.
Subject: Julie, Aux Verb: is, Verb: Studying

Exercises
Fill in the Blanks Exercises/Worksheets/Activities on Simple Sentences with Answers:
Complete the following sentences by filling in with appropriate words required for a simple
sentence.
1) I am going _______ the party.
2) They are ________ for the dinner.
3) They _______ coming for ________ dinner tonight.
4) I was exercising ________ the gym.
5) Ron and Ronny _______ going to the party together.
6) She _______ her sister _______ going to college for the classes.
7) The bird was __________ on the roof.
8) The bird was _________ on the roof of the __________.
9) The bird was perched on the roof of the building in late _________.
10) He is __________.
11) She is waiting __________ you.
12) The horse __________ graciously.
13) Joe was __________ a letter.
14) They are _________ for a movie tonight.
15) It was moving faster ________ expected.
16) They have _______ waiting long enough for the bus to arrive.
17) He _________ his mother her favorite car.
18) Ronny ________ reading a book.
19) Joe gave his father an Italian suit _______ a pair of handmade leather shoes.
20) He lent his father a car with red __________.