In the following question, from the four options, select the option that correctly identifies the type of sentence.
We are all going to the hotel to eat food.

Appeared in: DSSSB -28 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause, which contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.
The given sentence has one subject ('We') and one main predicate ('are all going to the hotel to eat food'), forming a single complete idea.
The phrase 'to eat food' is an infinitive phrase acting as an adverb to describe why they are going; it is not a separate clause.
Because the sentence contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses, it is classified as a simple sentence.

Option A: A negative sentence must contain a word of negation, such as 'not', 'no', 'never', or 'none'. The given sentence is an affirmative statement.
Option C: A compound sentence requires at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or'). This sentence has only one independent clause.
Option D: A complex sentence must have one independent clause and at least one dependent (subordinate) clause. This sentence does not contain a dependent clause.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Sentence Structure Identification as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While this is a grammar question, strong language skills are essential for nurses for clear and accurate communication.
Precise documentation in patient charts, reports, and care plans is critical for patient safety and continuity of care. Misinterpreting or writing ambiguous sentences can lead to errors.
What if? If a nurse wrote, 'Patient refused medication and was feeling nauseous,' it's a compound sentence. If they wrote, 'Patient refused medication because he was feeling nauseous,' it's a complex sentence. The second provides a clear reason (causation), which is clinically more informative.

How to Approach the Question

First, read the sentence carefully: 'We are all going to the hotel to eat food.'
Identify the main subject and verb to find the core clause. The subject is 'We' and the main verb phrase is 'are going'.
Determine if this core clause expresses a complete thought. 'We are all going' does, so it's an independent clause.
Count the number of independent clauses. There is only one.
Check for any dependent clauses (which start with subordinating conjunctions like 'because', 'since', 'while'). There are none. The phrase 'to eat food' is an infinitive phrase, not a clause.
Based on the structure of one independent clause and zero dependent clauses, classify the sentence as a simple sentence.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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