Complete Question:
Which of the following examples is a simple sentence?
Group of answer choices.
A. The man who wore a checked tie.
B. The man somewhat out of place.
C. The man in the blue pin-striped suit and checked tie looked somewhat out of place at the party.
D. The man in the blue pin-striped suit looked out of place because of his checked tie.
Answer:
C. The man in the blue pin-striped suit and checked tie looked somewhat out of place at the party.
Explanation:
In English language, a simple sentence can be defined as a sentence that comprises of a single independent clause, a predicate or verb and a subject. Also, the subject in a simple sentence is joined together by a conjunction such as "and" to reflect the action that is being performed or done by the verb in the sentence.
<em>An example of a simple sentence is;</em>
- The man in the blue pin-striped suit and checked tie looked somewhat out of place at the party.
In the above example, the subject is "man" while "blue pin-striped suit and checked tie" is a modifier and they are all performing the same action.
<em>Additionally, all the other examples given are not a complete sentence or is a complex sentence. </em>
1. The lone tree in the field is conspicuous.
2. Shelly always carries a rucksack with her.
3. John was indigent towards his mother.
4. Mary has an intolerance to dairy.
5. The farmer branded the horse with his initial.
6. Fear caused her to paralyze.
7. Emily dealt with social ostracism.
8. Adam received 3 parcels in the post.
9. Carrie is quite materialistic.
10. He was unabashed by the stares he received.
