The Simple Sentence
Also known as the Main Clause
The Simple Sentence is the centre of the English language. It is the Sun in the English solar system. It's a remarkable statement to make, but it's true.
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Every single complete and correct English sentence in existence
either is or contains a Simple Sentence.
Every single one. Our whole language is built on this single structure.
Amazingly, almost no English coursebook teaches students either what a Simple Sentence is or how to make one.
The Simple Sentence is also called the Main Clause or the Independent Clause.
Amazingly, almost no English coursebook teaches students either what a Simple Sentence is or how to make one.
The Simple Sentence is also called the Main Clause or the Independent Clause.
Use the slideshow below to teach and learn about the Simple Sentence. It is called a Main Clause here but it is the same thing.
