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A simple sentence (or independent clause) is a word group that contains a subject and a verb and forms a complete thought:
In this example, girls is the subject, rowed is the verb, and the entire word group forms a complete thought—that is, it makes sense by itself.
The examples below show the many different structures that can appear in a simple sentence:
Simple sentences are grammatically correct, but too many can make your writing less interesting. Use them sparingly, therefore.
A few well-placed simple sentences can create a stylistic effect when combined with longer compound and complex sentences. In the following passage, the two simple sentences at the end emphasize the speed of events and the sudden danger:
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