Statement: Priya reads books.
Question: Does Priya read books?
Exclamation: What a great book!
Command: Read this book.
⚠️ Step 5
Avoid Fragments & Run-ons
A fragment is incomplete. A run-on joins sentences without punctuation.
Example:
Fragment: Because it rained. ❌
Run-on: It rained we stayed home. ❌
Correct: Because it rained, we stayed home. ✅
Types of Sentences
Introduction
Statement: The sun rises in the east.
Question: What time does the sun rise?
Exclamation: What a beautiful
Main Content
sunrise!
Command: Look at the sunrise.
Each type serves a different purpose. Statements give information
Conclusion
. Questions ask for information. Exclamations show strong feelings. Commands tell someone to do something.
Before & After
Before (Weak)
My school is good. It is very nice. I like it. Teachers are good. Students are good too.
After (Strong)
My school, Sunrise Public, stands proudly on MG Road. The cheerful teachers make every lesson interesting, and my classmates are kind and helpful. I feel lucky to learn here every day.
Replace vague words (good, nice) with specific details. Add names, descriptions, and feelings!
Useful Writing Phrases
Starting
First of all, / To begin with, / The most important thing is…
Adding
Also, / In addition, / Moreover, / Furthermore,…
Contrasting
However, / On the other hand, / But, / Although,…
Cause & effect
Because of this, / As a result, / Therefore, / Consequently,…
Ending
Finally, / In conclusion, / To sum up, / All things considered,…
Vocabulary (15)
Sentence
वाक्य
A group of words that expresses a complete thought
Every sentence needs a subject and a verb
Subject
कर्ता
The person or thing doing the action
Aarav plays cricket. (Aarav = subject)
Verb
क्रिया
An action word
Priya reads books. (reads = verb)
Object
कर्म
The thing the action is done to
She eats rice. (rice = object)
Capital letter
बड़ा अक्षर
Uppercase letter at the start
Always start with a capital letter
Full stop
पूर्ण विराम
Period (.) at the end of a statement
The dog is brown.
Question mark
प्रश्न चिह्न
(?) at the end of a question
Where is the library?
Exclamation mark
विस्मयादिबोधक चिह्न
(!) for strong feelings
What a beautiful day!
Fragment
अपूर्ण वाक्य
An incomplete sentence
‘Because it rained’ is a fragment
Run-on
अतिदीर्घ वाक्य
Two sentences joined without punctuation
Fix with a full stop or conjunction
Statement
कथन
A sentence that tells something
The sky is blue.
Command
आदेश
A sentence that gives an order
Close the door.
Conjunction
संयोजक
A joining word: and, but, or, so
I’m tired but I’ll study.
Punctuation
विराम चिह्न
Marks like . ? ! , used in writing
Good punctuation makes writing clear
Complete thought
पूर्ण विचार
A sentence that makes sense on its own
‘Aarav runs fast’ = complete thought
Common Mistakes
priya is going to school
Priya is going to school.
Start with capital P, end with full stop
Because it was raining.
We stayed home because it was raining.
Don’t start a sentence with ‘because’ alone — add the main clause
I like cricket I play every day
I like cricket. I play every day.
Use a full stop between two complete thoughts
the dog barked loud
The dog barked loudly.
Capital T, full stop, and ‘loudly’ not ‘loud’ (adverb)
Your Turn — Write 5 Sentences About Your School
📖 Opening / Introduction
0 words
📝 Main Content / Body
0 words
🏁 Ending / Conclusion
0 words
Checklist
Quiz
1. A complete sentence needs:
2. Which is correct?
3. ‘What a beautiful day!’ is:
4. ‘Close the door.’ is:
5. A fragment is:
6. Which has correct punctuation?
7. A conjunction is:
8. Run-on sentences need:
People Also Ask
What makes a complete sentence?
A complete sentence has a subject (who/what), a verb (action), starts with a capital letter, ends with punctuation (. ? !), and expresses a complete thought.
How to write a good paragraph?
Start with a topic sentence (main idea), add 3-4 supporting sentences with details, and end with a concluding sentence. Stick to ONE idea per paragraph.
What are the 4 types of sentences?
Statement (tells information), Question (asks something), Exclamation (shows strong feeling), and Command (gives an order or instruction).
Parent Tips
Read the model example together before your child writes. Discuss what makes it good.
Let your child write a rough draft first without worrying about mistakes. Edit AFTER.
Use the checklist together — tick each item as you review the writing.
Praise effort and improvement, not just the final result. ‘Your hook is much better this time!’
Write alongside your child — when they see you writing, they’re motivated to write too.
A complete sentence has a subject (who/what), a verb (action), starts with a capital letter, ends with punctuation (. ? !), and expresses a complete thought.
What are the 4 types of sentences?
Statement (tells information), Question (asks something), Exclamation (shows strong feeling), and Command (gives an order).
What is a sentence fragment?
An incomplete sentence that doesn’t express a complete thought. Example: ‘Because it rained.’ — this needs a main clause to be complete.
How to fix run-on sentences?
Add a full stop, or use a conjunction (and, but, so) to properly connect the two ideas.
Why is punctuation important?
Punctuation makes your writing clear. Without it, readers can’t tell where one idea ends and another begins.