# 🧱 Simple Sentences Simple sentences follow a clear pattern and give you a solid foundation for communication. This guide shows how to make easy sentences about everyday actions. --- ## Subject and Verb Every basic sentence needs a subject and a verb so we know who does what. The subject tells us *who* and the verb tells us *what* they do. --- ### Examples ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "1b1d051f", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "conjugation", "text": "She ___ (to dance) every weekend.", "answer": [ "dances" ], "translation": "She dances every weekend.", "emoji": "💃", "explanation": "'She' is the subject; 'dances' is the verb conjugated for third-person singular.", "name": "75376fc0" }, { "quiz": "1b1d051f", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "conjugation", "text": "I ___ (to eat) breakfast at 7 AM.", "answer": [ "eat" ], "translation": "I eat breakfast at 7 AM.", "emoji": "🍽️", "explanation": "'I' is the subject; 'eat' is the base form for first-person singular present.", "name": "7fbee8c4" }, { "quiz": "1b1d051f", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which sentence correctly shows subject-verb agreement?", "correct": [ "She walks to school.", "They walk to school." ], "incorrect": [ "She walk to school.", "They walks to school." ], "emoji": "✅", "explanation": "Singular subjects take singular verbs (walks); plural subjects take plural verbs (walk).", "name": "1d6416e" } ], "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "name": "b91beb7" }> ``` | Subject + Verb | English Example | | --- | --- | | *I work* | ☕ I work. | | *You work* | 🍵 You work. | | *He works* | 🥐 He works. | | *She works* | 🥖 She works. | | *They work* | 🍰 They work. | --- ### More Examples ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "e9f1b12", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "conjugation", "text": "They ___ (to play) soccer on Sundays.", "answer": [ "play" ], "translation": "They play soccer on Sundays.", "emoji": "⚽", "explanation": "'They' is plural; use the base verb 'play' without -s.", "name": "589810aa" }, { "quiz": "e9f1b12", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "conjugation", "text": "He ___ (to read) a book after work.", "answer": [ "reads" ], "translation": "He reads a book after work.", "emoji": "📖", "explanation": "'He' is third-person singular; the verb takes an -s.", "name": "36cf6398" }, { "quiz": "e9f1b12", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which subject-verb pair is incorrect?", "correct": [ "The dogs barks.", "Anna and Tom is here." ], "incorrect": [ "The dog barks.", "Anna and Tom are here." ], "emoji": "❌", "explanation": "Plural subjects need plural verbs (dogs bark, Anna and Tom are). Singular subjects need singular verbs (dog barks).", "name": "274241a6" } ], "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "name": "3f642c99" }> ``` | Subject + Verb | English Example | | --- | --- | | *We work* | 🧉 We work. | | *It works* | 🫖 It works. | | *The barista smiles* | 😊 The barista smiles. | | *Customers chat* | 💬 Customers chat. | | *Music plays* | 🎶 Music plays. | --- ## Adding an Object An object shows *what* or *who* receives the action, making sentences more specific. Objects usually come right after the verb. --- ### Examples ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "21a73b1a", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "We see the ___ (English word for a flying animal) in the tree.", "answer": [ "bird" ], "translation": "We see the bird in the tree.", "emoji": "🐦", "explanation": "The object 'bird' receives the action of 'see'.", "name": "7903f910" }, { "quiz": "21a73b1a", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "She bought a ___ (English word for a beverage) at the café.", "answer": [ "coffee" ], "translation": "She bought a coffee at the café.", "emoji": "☕", "explanation": "The object 'coffee' receives the action of 'bought'.", "name": "232a2aeb" }, { "quiz": "21a73b1a", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which sentence has the object in the correct position?", "correct": [ "They watch movies in the evening.", "I wrote a letter yesterday." ], "incorrect": [ "They in the evening watch movies.", "A letter I wrote yesterday." ], "emoji": "✅", "explanation": "Objects usually come directly after the verb: 'watch movies', 'wrote a letter'.", "name": "59b343cb" } ], "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "name": "2be48957" }> ``` | Subject + Verb + Object | English Example | | --- | --- | | *I drink coffee* | ☕ I drink coffee. | | *You eat cake* | 🍰 You eat cake. | | *She reads menu* | 📋 She reads menu. | | *He brews tea* | 🫖 He brews tea. | | *They order sandwiches* | 🥪 They order sandwiches. | --- ### More Examples ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "34ca5265", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "Tom reads the ___ (English word for printed news) every morning.", "answer": [ "newspaper" ], "translation": "Tom reads the newspaper every morning.", "emoji": "📰", "explanation": "The object 'newspaper' follows the verb 'reads'.", "name": "52a2ab58" }, { "quiz": "34ca5265", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "I called my ___ (English word for female parent) last night.", "answer": [ "mother" ], "translation": "I called my mother last night.", "emoji": "📞", "explanation": "'Mother' is the object receiving the action of 'called'.", "name": "4e0ddf8f" }, { "quiz": "34ca5265", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which sentence incorrectly places the object?", "correct": [ "I the letter wrote.", "She bought at the store coffee." ], "incorrect": [ "I wrote the letter.", "She bought coffee at the store." ], "emoji": "❌", "explanation": "Objects should immediately follow the verb or come before prepositional phrases, not be separated awkwardly.", "name": "15c06433" } ], "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "name": "78e11c29" }> ``` | Subject + Verb + Object | English Example | | --- | --- | | *We taste soup* | 🥣 We taste soup. | | *Barista cleans table* | 🧹 Barista cleans table. | | *Customer fills cup* | 🥛 Customer fills cup. | | *Waiter carries tray* | 🍽️ Waiter carries tray. | | *Chef prepares salad* | 🥗 Chef prepares salad. | --- ## Using Adjectives Adjectives describe nouns and make sentences more interesting by adding details like color, size, or shape. They usually come before the noun they describe. --- ### Examples ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "74dd5565", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "It's a ___ (English word for a color) car.", "answer": [ "red" ], "translation": "It's a red car.", "emoji": "🚗", "explanation": "Adjectives like 'red' come before the noun they describe.", "name": "1cf4a0f2" }, { "quiz": "74dd5565", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "She has a ___ (English word for size) dog.", "answer": [ "small" ], "translation": "She has a small dog.", "emoji": "🐕", "explanation": "'Small' is an adjective placed before the noun 'dog'.", "name": "77beb826" }, { "quiz": "74dd5565", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which sentence uses the adjective correctly before the noun?", "correct": [ "They live in a big house.", "I bought a blue shirt." ], "incorrect": [ "They live in a house big.", "I bought a shirt blue." ], "emoji": "✅", "explanation": "Adjectives normally come before nouns: 'big house', 'blue shirt'.", "name": "281259d0" } ], "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "name": "3c27fa5e" }> ``` | Subject + Verb + Adjective + Object | English Example | | --- | --- | | *I drink hot coffee* | ☕ I drink hot coffee. | | *You eat sweet cake* | 🍰 You eat sweet cake. | | *She reads large menu* | 📋 She reads large menu. | | *He brews fragrant tea* | 🫖 He brews fragrant tea. | | *They order fresh sandwiches* | 🥪 They order fresh sandwiches. | --- ### More Examples ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "5a7d26a9", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "The ___ (English word for quality) flowers smell nice.", "answer": [ "fresh" ], "translation": "The fresh flowers smell nice.", "emoji": "🌼", "explanation": "'Fresh' is an adjective describing the noun 'flowers'.", "name": "18b7a1de" }, { "quiz": "5a7d26a9", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "He wore a ___ (English word for pattern) tie today.", "answer": [ "striped" ], "translation": "He wore a striped tie today.", "emoji": "👔", "explanation": "'Striped' is an adjective placed before the noun 'tie'.", "name": "1d799671" }, { "quiz": "5a7d26a9", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which sentence places the adjective incorrectly?", "correct": [ "She has a cat black.", "They bought a car red." ], "incorrect": [ "She has a black cat.", "They bought a red car." ], "emoji": "❌", "explanation": "Adjectives should come before the noun, not after it in simple sentences.", "name": "29699b63" } ], "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "name": "af18f42" }> ``` | Subject + Verb + Adjective + Object | English Example | | --- | --- | | *We taste creamy soup* | 🥣 We taste creamy soup. | | *Barista cleans messy table* | 🧹 Barista cleans messy table. | | *Customer fills tall cup* | 🥛 Customer fills tall cup. | | *Waiter carries full tray* | 🍽️ Waiter carries full tray. | | *Chef prepares colorful salad* | 🥗 Chef prepares colorful salad. | --- ## Adding Adverbs Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs by telling us how, when, where, or how much something happens. They often end in *-ly* and can move around in the sentence. --- ### Examples ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "a759643", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "He runs ___ (English adverb meaning 'quickly').", "answer": [ "fast" ], "translation": "He runs fast.", "emoji": "🏃‍♂️", "explanation": "'Fast' is an adverb modifying the verb 'runs'.", "name": "19a006ba" }, { "quiz": "a759643", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "They arrived ___ (English adverb meaning 'early').", "answer": [ "early" ], "translation": "They arrived early.", "emoji": "⏰", "explanation": "'Early' is an adverb indicating time.", "name": "764ce6e8" }, { "quiz": "a759643", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Where can adverbs commonly appear in a simple sentence?", "correct": [ "After the verb (She sings beautifully).", "At the start of the sentence (Yesterday, we went out)." ], "incorrect": [ "Always before the subject.", "Adverbs must come after the object only." ], "emoji": "📝", "explanation": "Adverbs are flexible: they can come after the verb, at the start, or sometimes at the end.", "name": "1681587d" } ], "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "name": "1029ce6c" }> ``` | Subject + Verb + Adverb + Object | English Example | | --- | --- | | *I drink coffee slowly* | ☕ I drink coffee slowly. | | *You eat cake quickly* | 🍰 You eat cake quickly. | | *She reads menu carefully* | 📋 She reads menu carefully. | | *He brews tea perfectly* | 🫖 He brews tea perfectly. | | *They order sandwiches eagerly* | 🥪 They order sandwiches eagerly. | --- ### More Examples ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "3be8f77a", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "She spoke ___ (English adverb meaning 'clearly').", "answer": [ "clearly" ], "translation": "She spoke clearly.", "emoji": "🗣️", "explanation": "'Clearly' is an adverb modifying the verb 'spoke'.", "name": "45188c6c" }, { "quiz": "3be8f77a", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "We will leave ___ (English adverb meaning 'soon').", "answer": [ "soon" ], "translation": "We will leave soon.", "emoji": "🚗", "explanation": "'Soon' is an adverb of time; it can appear after the verb phrase.", "name": "569203f9" }, { "quiz": "3be8f77a", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which sentence uses the adverb in a natural position?", "correct": [ "He quickly finished his work.", "Tomorrow, they will travel to the city." ], "incorrect": [ "Quickly he finished his work the.", "They will travel to the city tomorrowly." ], "emoji": "✅", "explanation": "Adverbs like 'quickly' can come before the verb ('quickly finished') and time adverbs can start the sentence ('Tomorrow, they will...').", "name": "179cb9d4" } ], "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "name": "2eb3503" }> ``` | Subject + Verb + Adverb + Object | English Example | | --- | --- | | *We taste soup loudly* | 🥣 We taste soup loudly. | | *Barista cleans table neatly* | 🧹 Barista cleans table neatly. | | *Customer fills cup happily* | 🥛 Customer fills cup happily. | | *Waiter carries tray carefully* | 🍽️ Waiter carries tray carefully. | | *Chef prepares salad quickly* | 🥗 Chef prepares salad quickly. | --- ## Prepositional Phrases Prepositional phrases add extra information about place, time, direction, or cause and usually start with words like *in*, *on*, *at*, or *for*. They turn sentences from general to precise. --- ### Examples ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "7d141cc1", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "The keys are ___ (preposition) the table.", "answer": [ "under" ], "translation": "The keys are under the table.", "emoji": "🔑", "explanation": "Prepositional phrases start with a preposition like 'under' and add location information.", "name": "32567d4e" }, { "quiz": "7d141cc1", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "We met ___ (preposition) noon.", "answer": [ "at" ], "translation": "We met at noon.", "emoji": "🕛", "explanation": "'At' is a preposition used for specific times.", "name": "28d95de0" }, { "quiz": "7d141cc1", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which of these is not a common preposition for place or time?", "correct": [ "because" ], "incorrect": [ "on", "in", "at" ], "emoji": "❓", "explanation": "'Because' shows cause, not place/time. 'On', 'in', and 'at' are common prepositions for location/time.", "name": "1ae202fb" } ], "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "name": "ccda0dc" }> ``` | Subject + Verb + Object + Prepositional Phrase | English Example | | --- | --- | | *I drink coffee at window* | ☕ I drink coffee at window. | | *You eat cake on patio* | 🍰 You eat cake on patio. | | *She reads menu by lamp* | 📋 She reads menu by lamp. | | *He brews tea in kitchen* | 🫖 He brews tea in kitchen. | | *They order sandwiches from waiter* | 🥪 They order sandwiches from waiter. | --- ### More Examples ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "4c632916", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "They walked ___ (preposition) the park.", "answer": [ "through" ], "translation": "They walked through the park.", "emoji": "🌳", "explanation": "'Through' is a preposition indicating movement within an area.", "name": "290ae6a3" }, { "quiz": "4c632916", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "Put the vase ___ (preposition) the shelf.", "answer": [ "on" ], "translation": "Put the vase on the shelf.", "emoji": "🏺", "explanation": "'On' is a preposition indicating placement above a surface.", "name": "4c93508e" }, { "quiz": "4c632916", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Where do prepositional phrases usually appear in simple sentences?", "correct": [ "After the verb or at the end of the sentence." ], "incorrect": [ "At the very start only.", "Before the subject always." ], "emoji": "ℹ️", "explanation": "Prepositional phrases commonly come after the verb or at the sentence end to add details.", "name": "cad4a04" } ], "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "name": "141e198d" }> ``` | Subject + Verb + Object + Prepositional Phrase | English Example | | --- | --- | | *We taste soup near counter* | 🥣 We taste soup near counter. | | *Barista cleans table with cloth* | 🧹 Barista cleans table with cloth. | | *Customer fills cup before line* | 🥛 Customer fills cup before line. | | *Waiter carries tray across room* | 🍽️ Waiter carries tray across room. | | *Chef prepares salad for guest* | 🥗 Chef prepares salad for guest. | --- ## Questions Questions often invert the normal order or add a question word to ask for information. Short answers can repeat the verb and subject to keep things clear. --- ### Examples ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "3a4f934c", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "___ (question word) do you live?", "answer": [ "where" ], "translation": "Where do you live?", "emoji": "❓", "explanation": "'Where' is a question word asking for place; word order changes in questions.", "name": "66640bdd" }, { "quiz": "3a4f934c", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "___ (question word) is your name?", "answer": [ "what" ], "translation": "What is your name?", "emoji": "🧑‍🏫", "explanation": "'What' is used here to ask for identity.", "name": "7ac8ef02" }, { "quiz": "3a4f934c", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which sentence correctly inverts subject and auxiliary for a question?", "correct": [ "Do you like pizza?", "Did she call yesterday?" ], "incorrect": [ "You do like pizza?", "She did call yesterday?" ], "emoji": "🔄", "explanation": "Yes/no questions invert the auxiliary and subject: 'Do you', 'Did she'.", "name": "1edec14c" } ], "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "name": "5fb7cd0" }> ``` | Question | English Example | | --- | --- | | *Do you like coffee?* | ☕ Do you like coffee? | | *What is on the menu?* | 📋 What is on the menu? | | *Where is the nearest cafe?* | 🗺️ Where is the nearest cafe? | | *When does the cafe open?* | ⏰ When does the cafe open? | | *Who made this cake?* | 👩‍🍳 Who made this cake? | --- ### More Examples ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "669f68a1", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "___ (question word) are they going on vacation?", "answer": [ "when" ], "translation": "When are they going on vacation?", "emoji": "🗓️", "explanation": "'When' asks about time; question word comes first followed by inversion.", "name": "43e0242e" }, { "quiz": "669f68a1", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "Who ___ (to call) on the phone?", "answer": [ "is calling" ], "translation": "Who is calling on the phone?", "emoji": "📞", "explanation": "For 'who' as the subject of the verb, use the correct present continuous form 'is calling'.", "name": "7f25616a" }, { "quiz": "669f68a1", "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which question uses the short answer correctly?", "correct": [ "Q: Do you like tea? A: Yes, I do.", "Q: Did they arrive on time? A: No, they didn't." ], "incorrect": [ "Q: Do you like tea? A: Yes, I like.", "Q: Did they arrive on time? A: No, they don't." ], "emoji": "🗨️", "explanation": "Short answers repeat the auxiliary verb: 'I do' / 'they didn't'.", "name": "69674ebb" } ], "topic": "english/introduction/simple-sentences", "name": "326f86f8" }> ``` | Question | English Example | | --- | --- | | *Can I have a cup of tea?* | 🫖 Can I have a cup of tea? | | *How much is the sandwich?* | 💵 How much is the sandwich? | | *Is there wifi here?* | 📶 Is there wifi here? | | *Which coffee is strongest?* | 💪 Which coffee is strongest? | | *May I sit by the window?* | 🪟 May I sit by the window? | --- ## Summary Simple sentences stick to the basic order: subject, verb, then object or other elements. Practice making short sentences about everyday things to build confidence and fluency.

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