Question

Identify the simple sentence from the following:

• A. The doctor admitted that he was helpless
• B. The doctor admitted his helplessness
• C. The doctor admitted that he is helpless
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The doctor admitted his helplessness

• A simple sentence has only one clause (one subject + one verb).

• “The doctor admitted his helplessness” has:

  • Subject: The doctor

  • Verb: admitted

  • Object: his helplessness
    → Only one clause ✅

❌ Why others are incorrect:

• A) The doctor admitted that he was helpless – contains a subordinate clause (that he was helpless) ❌

• C) The doctor admitted that he is helpless – also has a subordinate clause ❌