100 Examples of Proper Sentences in English

Learning proper sentences is a key step in mastering the English language. A proper sentence is complete, clear, and grammatically correct—starting with a capital letter and ending with the right punctuation mark. These sentences help you express your thoughts clearly in both speaking and writing.

In this lesson, you will explore 100 examples of proper sentences that are simple, short, and perfect for daily use. By practicing these examples, you will build confidence, improve your grammar and vocabulary, and become more fluent in English.

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What is a Proper Sentence?

A proper sentence:

Begins with a capital letter.
Has a subject and a verb.
Makes complete sense.
Ends with the correct punctuation.

Example: She is reading a book.

1. Begins with a capital letter:
✅ She – The first word starts with a capital letter. (S)

2. Has a subject and a verb:
✅ Subject: She
✅ Verb: is reading

3. Makes complete sense:
✅ Yes, the sentence clearly tells us what “she” is doing.

4. Ends with the correct punctuation:
✅ It ends with a period (.), which is correct for a statement.

Proper Sentence

Correct and Incorrect Sentences

Correct Sentence	Incorrect Sentence	Explanation
She plays the piano.	She play the piano.	Subject-verb agreement.
I live in New York City.	i live in new york city.	Capitalize the first word and proper nouns.
Do you want to join us for dinner?	Do you want to join us for dinner	Missing question mark.
She was running when it started to rain.	When it started to rain.	Missing subject and verb.
I don’t know the answer.	I don’t know nothing.	Avoid double negatives.
The weather is very hot today.	The weather is very heat today.	“Hot” is the correct adjective.
I wanted to go shopping, but it started raining.	I wanted to go shopping it started raining.	Needs punctuation or conjunction.
She gave her book to me.	She gave his book to me.	Pronoun agreement error.
I saw a cat in the garden.	I saw cat in the garden.	Use “a” before singular nouns.
He almost finished the book in one day.	He finished almost the book in one day.	Place “almost” before the verb.

Here’s the list of sentences that follows the correct rules of forming proper and accurate sentences. Learning these sentences helps you speak more confidently in everyday conversation. All are mentioned below; let’s learn…

Basic Sentences

I like apples.
She is my friend.
We are going to school.
He plays football every day.
They live in London.
The sun is shining.
It is raining outside.
You are very kind.
This is my pen.
That dog is barking.

Daily Routine Sentences

I wake up at 7 a.m.
She brushes her teeth.
He takes a shower.
We eat breakfast together.
They go to work by bus.
I study in the evening.
She sleeps at 10 p.m.
He reads the newspaper.
We drink tea in the morning.
They play games after school.

Question Sentences

What is your name?
How are you?
Where do you live?
When do you go to school?
Why are you late?
Can you help me?
Do you like ice cream?
Are you coming with us?
Is this your book?
Did you do your homework?

Negative Sentences

I do not like cold drinks.
She is not at home.
He does not watch TV.
We are not going today.
They don’t understand the lesson.
It is not working.
You should not be rude.
I did not eat lunch.
She hasn’t called me.
He cannot swim.

Sentences with There is/There are

There is a book on the table.
There are five people in the room.
There is a problem.
There are many shops nearby.
There is no milk in the fridge.
There are birds in the tree.
There is a cat under the chair.
There are children in the park.
There is a car outside.
There are two pencils in my bag.

Sentences with Have/Has

I have a bike.
She has long hair.
We have many friends.
He has a nice car.
They have a big house.
I have an exam tomorrow.
She has a pet dog.
We have a new teacher.
He has a sweet voice.
You have beautiful eyes.

Sentences Using Helping Verbs

I am learning English.
She is cooking dinner.
He is watching TV.
We are playing chess.
They are singing a song.
I was reading a story.
She was walking in the park.
He was talking to his friend.
We were cleaning the house.
They were studying together.

Sentences with Can/Could

I can speak English.
She can drive a car.
He can write fast.
We can dance well.
They can help you.
I could not find my bag.
She could sing very well.
He could lift heavy weights.
We could not go there.
They could understand the topic.

Sentences with Will/Would

I will call you later.
She will visit us tomorrow.
He will win the race.
We will go to the market.
They will help us.
I would like a cup of tea.
She would come if she could.
He would stay longer.
We would love to join you.
They would play outside.

Polite and Common Sentences

Thank you very much.
Please close the door.
Excuse me, can I talk to you?
Sorry, I’m late.
You are welcome.
Nice to meet you.
Have a good day!
Take care of yourself.
I’m happy to see you.
Let’s go for a walk.

Learning proper sentences helps you speak and write better English. The more you read and practice, the more confident you will become. Try to use these 100 proper sentences in your daily conversation and writing.

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