The use of formal communication helps to build a Culture of Respect and courtesy. Speaking in complete sentences rather than fragments is essential for excellence in expression and leads to higher competence in writing. Time is required to formulate a complete sentence which allows additional time to process and communicate information. Repetition, allowing several statements in response, adds meaning to information shared in discussion.

Speaking in complete sentences has many benefits that contribute to Academic Excellence. First of all, complete sentences, which are enunciated clearly, are more formal and set a more business-like tone for the class than do mumbled answers of few words. Such a format generates a sense that the work of the day is important. Respect and camaraderie are a welcome outgrowth of educators and learners addressing one another by name.

Obviously, making sure that thoughts are framed as complete sentences boosts oral communication skills. Before learners can respond with complete sentences, they must listen carefully to what they are being asked. When they provide their complete sentences, they learn to project their voices, articulate clearly, and pronounce words correctly. On occasion, the educator may ask learners to stand as they respond; in this case, they have an opportunity to consider their posture and eye contact as they stand before others to speak. They learn to think on their feet. All of these are valuable oral communication skills for the learners to acquire for use in their future education and employment.

Responding in complete sentences also helps learners to acquire and retain knowledge. In order to frame a complete sentence response, the learner must process the entire question that has been asked. Then the learner may rephrase the question in supplying the complete sentence answer. Stating information aloud helps cement that material in the learner’s mind. Speaking in complete sentences can be a memory aid.

One of the best benefits of speaking in complete sentences may be the advantage that comes to learners’ writing skills. As learners are taught to speak in complete sentences, they come to recognize complete thoughts. Learners gain competence in eliminating sentence fragments from not only their speech but also their writing. Speaking in complete sentences gives learners practice at thinking through their ideas and expressing their ideas accurately so that they are understood.