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Week 10: Sentence Structure: Simple Sentences: A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause.
Hello, English learners! Welcome back to TESOLTutor.

Today, we're going back to the basics with an essential lesson on simple sentences.

Simple sentences are like the foundation of a building; they're the starting point for constructing meaningful English sentences.

In this video, we'll explore what simple sentences are, how they're structured, and why they're vital for clear communication.

A simple sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause.

It expresses a complete thought and typically consists of a subject and a predicate.

"He stands up."

"He sees something."

Simple sentences have two main parts: the subject and the predicate.

Subject: The subject is who or what the sentence is about. It often includes a noun or pronoun.

Predicate: The predicate tells us what the subject is doing or describes the subject. It contains the verb and sometimes includes additional information.

Let's see how simple sentences are formed by combining subjects and predicates.

Subject: " She"

Predicate:"dances"

Combined: "She dances."

Simple sentences are excellent for conveying straightforward ideas in English.

"They cheer."

"They wave."

Let's address a couple of common mistakes learners make when constructing simple sentences.

Common Mistake 1: Incomplete Sentences Ensure that your sentence contains both a subject and a predicate to express a complete thought.

Correct: "Santa knows."

Incorrect: "Knows."

Common Mistake 2: Match the subject with the appropriate verb to maintain agreement.

Correct: "It stops."

Incorrect: "It stop."

Fantastic job, beginners! You've explored the fundamental elements of simple sentences.

Remember, a simple sentence has one independent clause that expresses a complete thought.

Practice constructing simple sentences with the TESOLTutor app at tesoltutor.ca, and you'll soon feel more confident in your English communication.

If you found this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more ESL content.

If you have questions or need further practice, feel free to leave them in the comments section below.

Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next lesson. Goodbye.

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