Let's review. Soil erosion is defined as the wearing away of topsoil. Topsoil is the top layer of soil and is the most fertile because it contains the most organic, nutrient-rich materials. One of the main causes of soil erosion is water erosion, which is the loss of topsoil due to water. Raindrops fall directly on topsoil. The impact of the raindrops loosens the material bonding it together, allowing small fragments to detach.
noun. The definition of a simple sentence is a basic sentence with one independent clause. An example of a simple sentence is, The cat ate dinner.. Gram. a sentence consisting of a single independent clause (Ex: The dog barked loudly). noun.
Sentences: Simple, Compound, and Complex. A common weakness in writing is the lack of varied sentences. Becoming aware of three general types of sentences--simple, compound, and complex--can help you vary the sentences in your writing. The most effective writing uses a variety of the sentence types explained below. compound sentence refers to a sentence made up of two independent clauses (or complete sentences) connected to one another with a coordinating conjunction. Coordinating conjunctions are easy to remember if you think of the words FAN BOYS: 1  F or. 2  A nd. 3  N or.