Which of the following describes a simple sentence?

Question

A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least 1 dependent clause.
A sentence that contains at least 2 independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
A sentence that contains 2 or more independent clauses that are usually joined with a comma and a conjunction.
A sentence that contains a subject anniversary and expresses a complete thought.

Answer 1

A simple sentence is best described by the option: "A sentence that contains a subject and expresses a complete thought."

This option highlights the essential characteristics of a simple sentence, which includes having a subject and a verb and conveying a complete idea.

However, the option as given includes a typo with "anniversary," which should be "and," but the overall idea is correct.

If there is a need for a more formal definition, a simple sentence contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses.