Simple Sentences

A simple sentence contains one  independent clause. It contains at least a subject and a verb, begins with capital letter, finishes with an ending punctuation (full-stop, question mark, or exclamation mark), and expresses a complete thought.  There are 6 main patterns of simple sentences.

1. SV [ Subject + Verb ]

For examples,

• Bona laughs.
• Mary and Mara sings.

2. SVO [ Subject + Verb + Object]

For examples,

• I don't like dogs.
• Some students like to study.
• She enjoys swimming.

3. SVC [ Subject – Linking Verb – Complement]

For examples,

• John is a teacher.
• He is happy.

4. SV-IO-DO [ Subject + Verb + Indirect Object + Direct Object ]

For examples,

• My dad bought me a new bike.
• She has written him a letter.

5. SV-DO -OC [ Subject + Verb + Direct Object + Object Complement]

For examples,

• Her boss appoints her his personal assistant.
• You can call me what you like.

6. SVA [ Subject + Verb + Adverbial ]

For examples,

• Lina works efficiently.
• She works in a bank.