Syllabus topic 36: Basic English word order
Basic English word order. A basic statement normally has subject + verb + object, followed by place and time.
A basic statement normally has subject + verb + object, followed by place and time. Put an adjective before its noun. Do not place a manner adverb between a transitive verb and its direct object. English normally requires an explicit subject.
Notice how each form fits its sentence. Read the context before choosing a form.
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Practice my mistakesBack to my daily planChoose the correct statement.
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Correct answer: I like music.
Correct choice: I like music. A basic statement normally has subject + verb + object, followed by place and time. Put an adjective before its noun. Do not place a manner adverb between a transitive verb and its direct object. English normally requires an explicit subject.
Choose the natural sentence.
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Correct answer: She plays tennis well.
Correct choice: She plays tennis well. A basic statement normally has subject + verb + object, followed by place and time. Put an adjective before its noun. Do not place a manner adverb between a transitive verb and its direct object. English normally requires an explicit subject.
Choose the natural order.
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Correct answer: We study at home every evening.
Correct choice: We study at home every evening. A basic statement normally has subject + verb + object, followed by place and time. Put an adjective before its noun. Do not place a manner adverb between a transitive verb and its direct object. English normally requires an explicit subject.
Choose the correct phrase.
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Correct answer: a blue car
Correct choice: a blue car A basic statement normally has subject + verb + object, followed by place and time. Put an adjective before its noun. Do not place a manner adverb between a transitive verb and its direct object. English normally requires an explicit subject.
Choose the correct weather sentence.
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Correct answer: It is sunny.
Correct choice: It is sunny. A basic statement normally has subject + verb + object, followed by place and time. Put an adjective before its noun. Do not place a manner adverb between a transitive verb and its direct object. English normally requires an explicit subject.
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Correct answer: I like music.
Correct choice: I like music. A basic statement normally has subject + verb + object, followed by place and time. Put an adjective before its noun. Do not place a manner adverb between a transitive verb and its direct object. English normally requires an explicit subject.
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Correct answer: She plays tennis well.
Correct choice: She plays tennis well. A basic statement normally has subject + verb + object, followed by place and time. Put an adjective before its noun. Do not place a manner adverb between a transitive verb and its direct object. English normally requires an explicit subject.
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Correct answer: We study at home every evening.
Correct choice: We study at home every evening. A basic statement normally has subject + verb + object, followed by place and time. Put an adjective before its noun. Do not place a manner adverb between a transitive verb and its direct object. English normally requires an explicit subject.
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Correct answer: a blue car
Correct choice: a blue car A basic statement normally has subject + verb + object, followed by place and time. Put an adjective before its noun. Do not place a manner adverb between a transitive verb and its direct object. English normally requires an explicit subject.
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Correct answer: It is sunny.
Correct choice: It is sunny. A basic statement normally has subject + verb + object, followed by place and time. Put an adjective before its noun. Do not place a manner adverb between a transitive verb and its direct object. English normally requires an explicit subject.
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