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Simple Sentence

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A simple sentence, also known as an independent clause, consists of a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.

AP course connection

Topic 8.2: 8.2 Considering how sentence development and word choice affect how the writer is perceived by an audience

Unit 8

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