Simple Sentences
A simple sentence is an independent clause (IC), which has a subject (the thing or
person taking the action) and a predicate (the action being taken by the subject).
Remember... a subject must be a noun, and a predicate must be a verb.
Examples:
1- Dave threw a puppy at the Kraken.
(Subject=Dave) (Predicate=threw)
2- The monkey caught the puppy before the Kraken could.
(Subject=the monkey) (Predicate=caught)
Note: No matter how long the sentence is, it is a fragment if one of these two elements is missing.
Examples:
1-The gigantic monster, with numerous sharp teeth and great claws.
(No predicate=fragment)
2- Ran wildly towards the beach, while flinging a sword into the surf.
(No subject= fragment)
Hint: Try reading your sentences aloud to see if they would make sense in a conversation.