What are thought groups?
Thought groups are very important for fluent English speech. They are groups of words that are spoken together to express a complete idea or thought. They help us organize our ideas and communicate more effectively by grouping words that convey a complete thought or idea. Today, we will explore what thought groups are and practice identifying them in spoken sentences.
Examples of Thought Groups:
Example 1: "I went to the store yesterday."
Thought Group: "I went to the store yesterday" (expresses the main action and location).
Example 2: "She likes to read books and watch movies."
Thought Group: "She likes to read books" / "and watch movies" (divides the activities she enjoys).
Example 3: "After finishing dinner, they went for a walk in the park."
Thought Group: "After finishing dinner" / "they went for a walk in the park" (connects the sequence of events).
Activity
First, do this
Then complete this
Enas Alhudaithi, June 2024, MTSL517, Phonology