IndianTechnoEra: Writing Simple Sentences | Easy Sentence Practice

Writing Simple Sentences

A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete idea. We can use simple sentences to tell someone about a person, animal, thing or action.

Writing simple sentences helps us communicate our thoughts clearly.

Learning Objectives

• Understand what a simple sentence is.
• Put words in the correct order.
• Write simple sentences.
• Use spaces between words.
• Use a full stop at the end of a simple statement.

Words Make Sentences

Words can be joined in the correct order to express a complete idea.

I like mangoes.

These words form a complete simple sentence.

Simple Sentence Patterns

We can write simple sentences about people, animals, things and actions.

Riya reads.
The dog runs.
I have a book.
The sun is hot.

Each sentence gives us a simple idea.

Words in the Correct Order

The order of words is important. Words should be arranged so that the sentence makes sense.

likes / Riya / apples
↓
Riya likes apples.

The words are arranged in the correct order to make a sentence.

Capital Letter and Full Stop

A simple sentence usually begins with a capital letter. A statement usually ends with a full stop.

The cat is small.

The first letter is capitalised and the sentence ends with a full stop.

Spaces Between Words

Leave spaces between words so that each word can be read clearly.

I like my school.

The spaces make the sentence easy to read.

Common Mistakes

• Do not put words in an order that does not make sense.
• Do not forget the capital letter at the beginning of a sentence.
• Do not leave out spaces between words.
• Do not forget the full stop at the end of a simple statement.

Practice

1. Write a sentence about a dog.

2. Arrange: “plays / Ravi / football.”

3. Arrange: “is / The / red / ball.”

4. Write one sentence about your school.

Try It Yourself

Write five simple sentences about things you see around you. Start each sentence with a capital letter and end each statement with a full stop.

Quick Revision

• A sentence expresses a complete idea.
• Words should be in the correct order.
• Start a simple statement with a capital letter.
• Leave spaces between words.
• Use a full stop at the end of a simple statement.

Next Step

Now that you can write simple sentences, the next lesson will teach you how to complete sentences correctly.