Simple Sentence (Kalimat Tunggal)

A simple sentence in grammar has only one main independent clause and no dependent or
subordinate clauses. which means only one subject and one predicate. A simple sentence is also the
shortest possible sentence ,it can have as little as two words.

A simple sentence is also known as a clausal sentence. It may have a modifier besides a subject,
verb, and object. Though it is simple, sometimes it can have compound verbs and compound subjects. It
may or may not use commas but it stays simple in construction.

NO Contoh Kalimat Simple Sentence

1 My sister read the magazine.

(Saudara perempuanku membaca majalah.)

2 The manager came late today.

(Manager tersebut datang terlambat hari ini.)

Independent Clause And Compound Element In Simple Sentence

An independent clause consists of one subject, verb, with / without other

components (such as modifiers or complement) to make that sentences have a complete
meaning.

Subject is someone / something (noun or pronoun), which doing an action or experiences a

state and stated in a verb such as an action verb or linking verb.
 Contoh Kalimat Simple Sentence Keterangan

I ate  Subject = i
 Ate = verbs

My sister read the magazine.  Subject = my sister

 Verb = read
 (direct) object = the magazine

The manager came late today.  Subject = the manager

 Verb = came
 Adverb = late, today

He is diligent.  Subject = he (pronoun)

 (linking) verb = is
 Adjective = diligent

I was doing physically exercises at this time  Subject =I

yesterday.  Verb = was doing
 (direct) object = physically
exercises
 prepositional phrase = at this time
yesterday