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.
Before going on to compound and complex sentences, you should be thoroughly familiar with the simple sentence. Here is a small review. A simple sentence is the same thing as an independent clause. Remember: a simple sentence (independent clause) consists of a subject, a verb, and a complete thought. Now this module will teach you about compound and complex sentences. Sometimes two independent clauses (two simple sentences) can be put together to form another kind of sentence: the compound sentence.