Which choice describes a simple sentence?

• A. A sentence with multiple clauses.
• B. A sentence that contains only one independent clause.
• C. A sentence that gives a command.
• D. A sentence that asks a question.

Answer: (B)

A simple sentence is defined as a sentence that contains only one independent clause. This means it has a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought without any additional clauses. For example, "The dog barks." is a simple sentence because it consists of one subject (the dog) and one verb (barks).

The other options describe different types of sentences. A sentence with multiple clauses, as mentioned in the first choice, indicates a compound or complex sentence. Choices that specify giving a command or asking a question refer to imperative and interrogative sentences, respectively, which also do not meet the definition of a simple sentence. Thus, identifying that a simple sentence includes just one independent clause is crucial for understanding sentence structure in English.