A sentence is a group of words that tells a complete thought. Every sentence begins with a capital letter and ends with punctuation.
A sentence makes sense on its own. If the words do not make sense, it is not a complete sentence.
Sentences usually have two main parts: the subject (who or what the sentence is about) and the predicate (what the subject does or is).
Every complete sentence needs both a subject and a predicate.
Sentences can do different jobs. Some tell something, some ask something, and some show excitement or give a command.
The punctuation mark at the end tells what kind of sentence it is: period (.), question mark (?), or exclamation point (!).
When writing a sentence, begin with a capital letter, leave spaces between words, and end with the correct punctuation mark.
Check your sentence: Does it make sense? Does it start with a capital letter? Does it end with punctuation?
Games and activities help children build confidence in reading and writing complete sentences.
Short, daily practice helps children use sentences clearly in both writing and speaking.
Here are some important words children should know when learning about sentences.
Using these words often in conversation and practice helps children understand how sentences work.