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Simple Sentences
A simple sentence is a sentence that is made up of one
independent clause.
SIMPLE SENTENCE
A sentence that has one independent clause
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
A group of words that
(1) makes a complete statement
(2) has a subject and a verb
An independent clause is a group of words that makes a complete
statement and can stand alone. That means that the group of words
makes sense by itself.
Every independent clause and, therefore, every simple sentence
contains two things: a subject and a verb.
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SUBJECT
The subject of a sentence is what the sentence is about.
THE SUBJECT OF A SENTENCE
The subject is the
person
place
thing
quality
or
idea
Nouns
that the sentence is about.
Examples:
John went for a walk.
(Person)
Towns are quiet after snowfalls. (Place)
Eggs rolled off the counter.
(Things)
Silence is golden.
(Quality)
Peace is at hand.
(Idea)
To be exact, the subject of the sentence is the person, place, thing,
quality, or idea the sentence is about. The kind of words we use for the
subject of a sentence are naming words known as nouns. Nouns name
the person, place, thing, quality, or idea the sentence is about.
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Worksheet #1
Nouns
Obtain a Module 1 Answer Sheet for the worksheets. In the area marked for Worksheet
#1, complete the assignment below. WRITE ONLY ON THE ANSWER SHEET
AND NOT IN THIS MODULE.
Underline every noun.
1.
The lost necklace was found in the overcoat.
2.
We heard that the magician made his announcement on the news.
3.
The implications are not really the solutions.
4.
An army takes no nonsense from these inhabitants.
5.
A specialist in the laws of alimony usually does well in negotiations.
6.
The experienced dentist still had great enthusiasm for naming the old teams.
7.
Indecisiveness is a reality.
8.
No eulogist draws his listeners in by yelling.
9.
Our favorite teacher had her students review the economy.
10.
The love of our friends can be very important to us.
Here is the easiest exercise you have ever done.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Name three people you see, often.
Name three places where you have been.
Name three things that are not people nor places.
Name three ideas that you have.
Name three qualities that every good person must have.
Excellent! Without even trying, you have just listed fifteen nouns.
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☺A noun is the name of a person, place, thing, idea or quality. Some
nouns name things that cannot be seen or touched. Things like
freedom and success are ideas, not material objects.
Common and Proper Nouns
A noun is either common or proper. A common noun refers to any
member of a category of persons, places or things. A proper noun refers to a
particular person, place or thing and it begins with a capital letter.
Person:
Place:
Thing:
Quality:
Idea:
Common Nouns
athlete
island
movie
honesty
fund raiser
Proper Nouns
Muhammed Ali
Hawaii
Star Wars
Singular and Plural Nouns
A noun is either singular or plural in number. A noun that refers to
one person, place or thing is singular. A noun that refers to two or more
people, places, or things is plural.
The plural of most nouns is formed by adding –s or –es to the
singular. However, some nouns for the plural in different ways.
Singular Nouns
My sister is a good athlete.
The canoe tipped over.
The man swam to the boat.
Plural Nouns
My sisters are good athletes.
The canoes tipped over.
The men swam to the boat.
Collective Nouns
A collective noun names a group of people or things. Some examples
are: crew, herd, group, class, committee, pair, audience, team, band, and
family.
Although a collection of people or things may have many members,
the members act together as a unit. Therefore, a collective noun is usually
considered singular.
The crew of a ship is well trained.
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The herd of cattle has broken through the fence.
Compound Nouns
A compound noun is a combination of two or more words that work
together as one noun. For example, the two words green house refer to a
house that is green. But when those two words are put together in a
compound noun, the meaning changes: greenhouse is a building where
plants are grown all year.
Bluebird
Pancake
daughter-in-law
jack-o’-lantern
growing pains
safety pin
Worksheet #2
Nouns
On your Module 1 Answer Sheet for the worksheets, on the area marked for Worksheet
#2, complete the assignment below. WRITE ONLY ON THE ANSWER SHEET
AND NOT IN THIS MODULE.
Label the nouns S for single or P for plural.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A collie with muddy feet jumped on the child in the pink dress.
For his breakfast, he ate eggs and toast.
I like to read detective stories.
The terrifying tales have thrilled readers for years.
This pair of shoes is too expensive.
Write a common or a proper noun for each of the categories listed below
(like: body of water : ocean or Pacific Ocean).
6. body of water
7. kind of animal
8. person you like
9. group of people
10.place in your community
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VERB
The other part of a simple sentence is called a verb. The verb is a
word that shows the subject’s state of being or action. That is, it tells
what the subject is or does.
A verb is a word that shows the
action
or
state of being
of the subject of the sentence.
Examples:
Sally sneezed.
(Physical action)
John thinks.
(Mental action)
Jesse is my friend.
(State of being) linking verb
If the verb shows some sort of action, it is usually easy to pick out.
That means it shows physical or mental activity. An activity is
something that is done in the mind or through physical motion. It is
something you can do.
Sometimes the verb shows the subject’s state of being or
condition. Words like “is,” “are,” and “were” are verbs that show the
subjects state of being. These are called linking verbs.
Worksheet #3
Verbs
On your Module 1 Answer Sheet for the worksheets, on the area marked for Worksheet
#3, complete the assignment below. WRITE ONLY ON THE ANSWER SHEET
AND NOT IN THIS MODULE.
Choose the standard form of the verb that should be used to fill in the
blank.
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go
went
gone
The friendly old man had ___________ to sleep on a park bench.
write
wrote
written
Haven’t you _____________ to the board of directors?
broken
3.
break
broke
The lawnmower is ________________.
come
4.
come
came
She has finally _____________ home.
5.
do
did
done
The police officer _________ his best to control the traffic.
6.
choose
chose
chosen
She __________ to work rather than to attend school.
7.
break
broke
broken
A vase was ___________ during the fight.
8.
see
saw
seen
She was ___________leaving the scene of the accident.
9.
give
gave
given
I will ______________ the waitress a tip.
10.
take
took
He has ___________ his child home.
1.
taken
Verb-Subject Identification Procedure
Students must know how to find the verbs and subjects in the
sentences they write because this will help to know whether there is a
complete sentence. A complete simple sentence contains a subject and a
verb. An incomplete sentence has a subject but no verb or has a verb
but no subject. You should avoid leaving out a vital part of the
sentences you write.
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VERB-SUBJECT
IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURE
Step 1:
Look for the action or
state-of-being word
to find the verb.
Example: Kevin reported the theft.
Look for the word that shows mental or physical
action or a state of being. Look for the action verb or
a linking verb and write a “V” above it.
Once you have found the verb, you need to complete
the second step.
Step 2:
Ask yourself “Who or
what (verb)? to find
the subject.
S
V
Kevin reported the theft.
In the second step, you ask yourself, “Who or what?”, and
add the verb you’ve found. What is the subject in the example?
Ask yourself “who or what reported?” Then mark the subject
with an “s.”
S V
Example: Paula is an astronaut.
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Worksheet #4
Verb-Subject Identification
On your Module 1 Answer Sheet for the worksheets, on the area marked for
Worksheet #4, complete the assignment below. WRITE ONLY ON THE
ANSWER SHEET AND NOT IN THIS MODULE.
On the answer sheet, underline the complete verb(s) in each
sentence with two lines. Then underline the subject(s) in each
sentence with one line.
1.
The girls went to school early and left late.
2.
The happy man and woman were married last Friday.
3.
The dishonesty of the young man disgusted the members of
the jury.
4.
Jeff and Rick threw the ball and caught it.
5.
Kathy and Bill went to the movie and ate popcorn.
6.
The horse jumped and kicked Scott.
7.
London has become famous for its thick fogs and often has
rainy weather.
8.
The angry man and woman yelled at the young child.
9.
National parks are scattered through the states and attract
thousands of visitors each year.
10.
There go Scott and James.
Once you have finished the answer sheet, turn it in and get a
Module 1 test.
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