Sentence Builder
You know the words. Now let's put them together, add details and turn your ideas into conversation.
Start with a simple sentence
Find the subject and the verb first. Then add what, where, when or how often.
usually = frequency · at home = place · after work = time
Positive: I work. / She works.
Negative: I don't work. / She doesn't work.
Question: Do you work? / Does she work?
BE is different: I am tired. / Are you tired?
Tip: Use the base verb after do, does, don't and doesn't.
Find the parts
Read each sentence. Identify the subject and the main verb. Example: My friend reads at night. Subject: My friend · Verb: reads.
Put it in order
Put all the words in the correct order. Start with a capital letter and finish with punctuation.
Build the sentence
Use the clues to write a complete sentence or question. Add missing words and change verbs when necessary.
she / work / hospital
She works at a hospital.
Some questions have more than one correct answer. Discuss your sentences with your teacher.
Change the structure
Rewrite each sentence. Follow the instruction below the sentence.
Make it longer
Expand each short sentence step by step. Add one piece of information at a time.
2. I cook dinner.
3. I usually cook dinner on weekdays.
4. I usually cook dinner on weekdays because it's cheaper.
Keep the details from the previous steps when you build a longer sentence.
Make the question
Write a question for the highlighted words. Your question should match the answer.
I work at home. → Where do you work?
These answers can sometimes have more than one natural question. Your teacher can check alternatives.
Let's talk!
Speak with your teacher. Don't just read your written answers.
For each topic, say at least two complete sentences. Add details about time, place or frequency. Use one negative sentence somewhere in your conversation.
Your teacher asks follow-up questions. Answer each one with one extra detail.
Useful prompts: Why? · When? · Where? · How often? · Who with?
Ask your teacher two real questions. Use different question words.
WhatsApp Speaking Challenge
Your voice message
Talk about your typical week. Record a voice message on WhatsApp and send it to your teacher.
Include all five items. Check each one before you record.
You can prepare keywords, but do not write or read a complete script. It is okay to pause, correct yourself and try again.
Your teacher may reply with a new question. Answer it in a second, shorter WhatsApp voice message.
This page cannot send WhatsApp messages for you. Record and send your audio in WhatsApp.