Here's what that means:
* Independent clause: A group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
* Subject: The person, place, or thing that performs the action of the verb.
* Verb: The word that describes the action or state of being of the subject.
Example:
* The cat sat on the mat. (Subject: cat, Verb: sat)
Key Characteristics of Simple Sentences:
* They express a complete thought.
* They contain only one subject and one verb.
* They do not contain any dependent clauses (clauses that rely on another clause for meaning).
Examples of Simple Sentences:
* The sun shines brightly.
* She is a talented artist.
* We went to the park.
* He loves to read.
* The dog barked loudly.
Note:
Simple sentences can be short or long. They can contain phrases and modifiers, but they always have only one subject and one verb and express one complete thought.