Simple Sentence

Sam An Teng

A simple sentence, also called an independent clause, contains a subject and a verb, and it expresses a complete thought. 

Remember: 

A sentence or simple sentence begins with capital letter, finishes with an ending punctuations (full-stop, question mark, or exclamation mark), and expresses a complete thought. 

There are 6 main patterns of simple sentences. 

1. SV [ Subject + Verb ] 

For examples,

• Bona laughs.  
• Mary and Mara sings.  

2. SVO [ Subject + Verb + Object ]
 

For examples, 

• I don't like dogs.  
• Some students like to study.  
• She enjoys swimming.  

3. SVC [ Subject – Linking Verb – Complement ]
 

For examples, 

• John is a teacher.
• He is happy.  

4. SV-IO-DO [ Subject + Verb + Indirect Object + Direct Object ]

For examples, 

• My dad bought me a new bike.  
• She has written him a letter.

5. SV-DO -OC [ Subject + Verb + Direct Object + Object Complement ]
 

For examples, 

• Her boss appoints her his personal assistant.  
• You can call me what you like.

6. SVA  [ Subject + Verb + Adverbial ]
 

For examples,

• Lina works efficiently.
• She works in a bank.