What are statements?

A statement is like a sentence that tells you something clear and specific, just like when your friend says "I want chocolate ice cream" instead of saying "something about ice cream."

Think of a statement as a complete thought. When you say, "I am playing with my dog," that's a statement because it tells you exactly what is happening, who is doing the action and what they're doing it to.

If you just say "Playing with my dog" without saying who is playing, it’s like a puzzle piece missing one part. That’s not a full statement yet, it needs more information to be complete.

Statements help us understand each other better because they give all the important details in one go. It's like when you tell your mom "I finished my homework," and she knows right away that you can now play video games or go out for ice cream, no extra questions needed!