1. Subject: This is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.
2. Verb: This is the action the subject performs or the state of being.
3. Complete Thought: The sentence must convey a complete idea. This means it should be clear what is being said and have a beginning, middle, and end.
Here's a breakdown:
* Subject + Verb + Complete Thought = Complete Sentence
Example:
* Subject: The cat
* Verb: slept
* Complete Thought: on the couch all day.
Complete Sentence: The cat slept on the couch all day.
Additional Considerations:
* Capitalization: Sentences begin with a capital letter.
* Punctuation: Sentences end with a period (.), question mark (?), or exclamation mark (!).
* Parts of Speech: While not strictly part of a formula, understanding parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.) can help you construct grammatically correct and clear sentences.
Remember:
The best way to learn how to write complete sentences is to read a lot and practice writing regularly.