How do simple sentences work?

action word
basic sentences
complex sentences
compound sentences
dependant clause
independant clause
participant
participle

i

Simple sentences consist of an independent clause (a clause that will stand alone, grammatically): they consist of a subject, a finite verb and (possibly) an object. They are great for making strong statements and for clarity.

ii

Simple Sentence:	The probe	was placed	in the cylinder.
SFL description:	Participant	Process	Circumstance
TG description:	Subject Definite Article, Noun	Finite verb (passive, simple past tense)	Prepositional phrase of location Preposition, Definite Article, Noun

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