The Simple Sentence

What is a simple sentence?

A simple sentence is a sentence which consists of one independent clause.

Examples:

One subject+ one verb	Freshwater boils at 100 degrees Celsius
One subject + two verbs	Freshwater boils at 100 degrees and freezes at 0 degrees Celsius
Two subjects + one verb	Freshwater and salt water do not boil at the same temperature
Two subjects + two verbs	Freshwater and salt water do not boil and do not freeze at the same temperature

References:

Hogue Ann, Oshima Alice, “Introduction to Academic Writing”, Longman,1997