Here's the breakdown:
* Independent Clause: A group of words that can stand alone as a complete thought. It must have a subject (who or what is doing the action) and a verb (the action being done).
Here are some examples of simple sentences:
* The dog barked. (Subject: "dog," Verb: "barked")
* She eats breakfast every morning. (Subject: "She," Verb: "eats")
* The sun is shining brightly today. (Subject: "sun," Verb: "is shining")
* I love to read. (Subject: "I," Verb: "love")
* He walked quickly down the street. (Subject: "He," Verb: "walked")
Important Notes:
* Simple sentences can be short or long.
* They do not contain any dependent clauses (phrases that cannot stand alone as a complete thought).
* You can combine simple sentences to create more complex sentences.
Let me know if you'd like to see more examples or have any other questions!