Simple sentences
Here are some examples of simple sentences in English.
See also: Free-English-Study: Simple Sentences
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| 1. I work in a post office. | Are you a letter carrier? | No, I’m a postal clerk. |
| 2. Greg works in a bank. | Is he a teller? | Yes, he is. |
| 3. They live in Washington. | Are they senators? | No, they aren’t. |
| 4. I eat breakfast at 8:00 a.m. | What do you eat? | (I eat) eggs, bacon, and toast. |
| 5. She goes to work at 9:00 a.m. | Where does she work? | In the cafeteria. |
| 6. Eddy plays basketball every Friday. | Where does he play? | At the gym. |
| 7. Penny starts class at 10:00. | When does she finish? | At 11:00. |
| 8. I don’t drink beer. | Why (not)? | I don’t like it. |
For Conversation practice:
Speaking Situations : Simple Sentences
See also :
Grammar : Simple Present Tense
Grammar : Yes/No Questions
Textbook : New Interchange Intro, Chapter 6