How to Write Correct English Sentences

Write Correct English Sentences – Step by Step

(A Teacher’s Simple Classroom Guide)

Dear students,
Many learners ask me one common question again and again:

“Sir, I know English words, but why can’t I make correct sentences?”

If you are thinking the same, don’t worry at all. You are not weak. You are just not following the correct steps.

Today, I will teach you how to write correct English sentences step by step, just like I teach in my classroom.
Read slowly. Practice daily. You will surely improve.

Step 1: First, Think in Simple Ideas

Before writing any sentence, ask yourself one simple question:

“What do I want to say?”

Do not think big sentences.
Do not try to be stylish.
Think small and clear.

❌ Wrong thinking:
“I must write very advanced English.”

✅ Correct thinking:
“I will write simple and correct English.”

Example:

Idea in your mind:
👉 A boy plays.

That is enough.
Now we will convert this idea into a correct sentence.

Step 2: Know the Basic Sentence Structure

Every correct English sentence follows this basic rule:

Subject + Verb + Object (or rest of the sentence)

Let me explain like a teacher:

Subject – Who is doing the work?
Verb – What action is happening?
Object – On whom or what?

Example:

👉 Ravi eats rice.

Ravi → Subject
eats → Verb
rice → Object

This sentence is 100% correct, though it is simple.

👉 Remember:
Correct English does not mean difficult English.

Step 3: Choose the Correct Subject

The subject tells us who or what.

Subjects can be:

I
You
He
She
It
We
They
Names (Ravi, Sita, The teacher)

Example:

I read.
She sings.
The teacher teaches.

❌ Wrong:

Is going school.
(Who is going? Subject missing!)

✅ Correct:

I am going to school.

👉 Never forget the subject.

Step 4: Use the Correct Verb (Very Important)

Most mistakes happen because of wrong verbs.

Rule 1: Singular subject → Singular verb

Rule 2: Plural subject → Plural verb

Example:

He plays football. ✅
They play football. ✅

❌ Wrong:

He play football.
They plays football.

👉 Small “s” or “es” makes a big difference.

Step 5: Understand Tense (Time of Action)

Tense means time.

There are three basic tenses:

Present
Past
Future

1. Present Tense (Now / Daily work)

Structure:

Subject + verb (s/es)

Examples:

I read English daily.
She writes neatly.
They go to school.

2. Past Tense (Already done)

Structure:

Subject + past form of verb

Examples:

I went to school yesterday.
She wrote a letter.
They played cricket.

❌ Wrong:

I go yesterday.

✅ Correct:

I went yesterday.

3. Future Tense (Will do)

Structure:

Subject + will + verb

Examples:

I will learn English.
She will help me.
They will come tomorrow.

👉 Decide the time first, then choose the verb.

Step 6: Use Helping Verbs Properly

Helping verbs make sentences clear.

Common helping verbs:

am, is, are
was, were
has, have, had
will, shall

Examples:

I am happy.
She is a teacher.
They are students.

❌ Wrong:

She happy.

✅ Correct:

She is happy.

👉 If the sentence shows state or feeling, use helping verbs.

Step 7: Learn to Make Negative Sentences

To make a sentence negative, use:

do not / does not (present)
did not (past)
will not (future)

Examples:

I do not like tea.
She does not understand me.
They did not come yesterday.
I will not forget you.

❌ Wrong:

She not like tea.

✅ Correct:

She does not like tea.

Step 8: Learn to Ask Questions Correctly

To ask questions, change the order.

Present Tense:

Do / Does + subject + verb?

Examples:

Do you speak English?
Does he play cricket?

Past Tense:

Did + subject + verb?

Example:

Did you finish your work?

Future Tense:

Will + subject + verb?

Example:

Will you help me?

👉 Never ask questions like Hindi structure.

Step 9: Use Articles (a, an, the) Carefully

Articles are small but powerful.

A / An – for general things

a book
an apple

The – for specific things

the sun
the teacher

Examples:

I have a pen.
She ate an orange.
The principal spoke today.

❌ Wrong:

I have pen.

✅ Correct:

I have a pen.

Step 10: Use Prepositions Simply

Prepositions show place, time, and direction.

Common prepositions:

in, on, at
to, from
with, for

Examples:

I am in the room.
The book is on the table.
School starts at 10 a.m.

👉 Do not memorize too much.
Learn with examples.

Step 11: Punctuation Makes Sentences Complete

Without punctuation, sentences look incomplete.

Capital letter at the start
Full stop (.)
Question mark (?)
Comma (,)

Example:

❌ wrong:

i am a teacher

✅ Correct:

I am a teacher.

Step 12: Practice Daily with Small Sentences

Do not write long paragraphs daily.
Write 5–10 small sentences.

Daily Practice Example:

I wake up early.
I brush my teeth.
I go to school.
I teach students.
I return home.

👉 This practice builds confidence.

Step 13: Read Simple English Every Day

Reading helps writing.

Read:

School books
Simple stories
Children’s articles
Short news

👉 Do not read difficult English in the beginning.

Step 14: Think in English (Slowly)

Do not translate from mother tongue word by word.

Start with:

I am happy.
This is my book.
I like English.

Slowly your mind will accept English.

Final Teacher’s Advice to Students ❤️

Dear students,
English is not a subject to fear.
It is a skill to practice.

Make mistakes.
Learn daily.
Speak slowly.
Write simply.

👉 Simple English + Correct English = Good English

If you follow these steps honestly, I promise you—
you will write correct English sentences confidently.

✍️ Keep Learning. Keep Writing.

Your Teacher - Bhaktipada Mohanty