Identify the Simple Sentences in this Short Passage

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What is a Simple Sentence?

A simple sentence has one subject and one verb (it expresses a complete thought).

Now, let's look at the passage:

 Simple Sentences:

1. Lena loves to paint. (✔ One subject: Lena, one verb: loves)
2. She spends hours creating colorful pictures. (✔ One subject: She, one verb: spends)

❌ Not Simple Sentences (These are compound or complex sentences):
3. After she finishes, she cleans her brushes and puts them away. (❌ Not simple because it has After she finishes → extra clause)
4. Because she enjoys art so much, she dreams of becoming an artist. (❌ Not simple because it starts with Because she enjoys art so much → extra clause)

So, the simple sentences are:
✔ Lena loves to paint.
✔ She spends hours creating colorful pictures.

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