How to Write Simple Sentences About Your Favorite Activities

What Are Simple Sentences?

Simple sentences are easy to understand.

They have a subject (who or what the sentence is about) and a verb (what the subject does).

For example, “I play soccer.”

Words for Activities

When you want to talk about your favorite activities, it helps to know some common action words (verbs) and hobbies.

Here are some:

• Verbs:

  • play
  • read
  • swim
  • draw
  • watch
  • listen

• Activities:

  • soccer
  • basketball
  • music
  • books
  • swimming
  • painting

Examples of Simple Sentences

1. Saying What You Like:

   • I like playing soccer.
   • I enjoy reading books.

2. Saying What You Don’t Like:

   • I don’t like swimming in cold water.
   • I don’t enjoy watching scary movies.

How to Structure Your Sentences

• Subject + Verb + Object: This is how a simple sentence is built.

  • For example: I (subject) play (verb) basketball (object).

• Use Describing Words (Adjectives): You can add more details to make your sentences better.

  • For example: I like playing exciting soccer matches.

Practice Writing

1. Think of 3 activities you enjoy and fill in the blanks:

   • I like __________.
   • I enjoy __________.
   • I don’t like __________.

2. Share your sentences with a friend.

Talking About Activities

• You can ask and answer questions about things you like:
  • “What do you like to do?”
  • “I like to draw. What about you?”

By practicing these simple sentences, you’ll get better at speaking and writing in English!