Simple Sentences
Simple sentences express one idea clearly, making them perfect for beginners to practice speaking and writing. This guide uses short examples to show how to form simple sentences in English.
Subject
The subject is who or what the sentence is about. It is usually a noun or a pronoun that performs the action or is described.
Verb
The verb shows the action, event, or state. In simple sentences, use the basic form or the correct tense for clearly communicating time.
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Object
The object receives the action of the verb. It is typically a noun or pronoun that answers "what?" or "whom?" after the verb.
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Adjective
Adjectives describe nouns and add detail. They usually come before the noun they modify and help make sentences more interesting.
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Adverb
Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, and they show how, when, where, or to what extent something happens. They often end in -ly.
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Prepositional Phrase
Prepositional phrases add information about time, place, or manner. They begin with a preposition and are followed by a noun or pronoun that serves as the phrase's object.
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Examples
| Subject | Verb | Object | Adjective | Adverb | Prepositional Phrase | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ðķ The dog | chased | ð the frisbee | quickly | The dog chased the frisbee quickly. | ||
| ð§ The girl | threw | ðĨ the frisbee | far | The girl threw the frisbee far. | ||
| ðą The cat | watched | curious | on the hill | The curious cat watched on the hill. | ||
| ð§ The man | ran | swiftly | after the frisbee | The man ran swiftly after the frisbee. | ||
| ðĶ The bird | caught | bright | in the sunlight | The bright bird caught in the sunlight. |
Summary
Simple sentences have a clear subject, a verb that shows the action or state, and can include objects, adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases for extra detail. Practice making short sentences about everyday things to build confidence.
Last updated: Sun Sep 14, 2025