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Activities: “How to form simple sentences in English?”

By: Erin Kuester

Activity 1: Correcting simple sentences

Let’s take a look at some simple sentences! Some of these are correct and some are incorrect. Can you spot the incorrect sentences and fix them to make them correct?

If the sentence is correct, type “Correct”. If it is incorrect, add the corrected version of the sentence in the box.

  1. The dog is sleeping.

  2. A book I read.

  3. Was late the bus.

  4. My brother dinner cooked.

  5. Red that sweater is.

  6. I got a new kitten.

  7. She sent a card me.

  8. I the book on on the table.

  9. I will help you.

  10. That painting is.

  11. He a book gave his friend.

  12. She bought.

  13. He a book gave his friend.

  14. Seems busy.

  15. My sister a teacher.

  16. I rode my bicycle yesterday.

Activity 2: Modifying simple sentences

Add the following modifiers to the sentences below:
Word BankChoose a word, then choose a blank. You can also drag.
  1. I wrote a book .
  2. Ellen worked at the library.
  3. My parents have a old dog.
  4. Pat went swimming .
  5. They watch horror movies.
  6. Harry went to Spain .
  7. I ate a pizza.
  8. She drinks coffee .
  9. Michael has a dog.
  10. My parents cook dinner .
  11. Sarah checks her email.
  12. He loves music.
  13. My party is on Saturday.
  14. We watched the TV show .
  15. She bought a dress.
  16. The cat is sleeping .