1. Identify the Subject and Verb:
* Subject: The person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.
* Verb: The action or state of being of the subject.
2. Combine Subject and Verb:
* Example: "The cat" (subject) + "meows" (verb)
3. Add Necessary Words to Complete the Thought:
* Example: "The cat meows loudly at the door."
Here are some common ways to create complete sentences from word groups:
* Adding an Object: "The cat" + "meows" + "at the door"
* Adding Modifiers (adjectives or adverbs): "The fluffy cat" + "meows" + "loudly at the door"
* Using Prepositional Phrases: "The cat" + "meows" + "from under the bed."
Things to remember:
* Every sentence needs a subject and a verb.
* Sentences express a complete thought.
* Punctuation is important! Start with a capital letter and end with a period (.), question mark (?), or exclamation point (!).
Let's try an example:
Word Group: "The dog" + "play" + "in the park"
Complete Sentence: The dog plays in the park.
Practice makes perfect! Experiment with different word groups and see what you can create.