I eat breakfast.
- Language
- English
- Level
- A1
- Unit
- Sentence Structure and Word Order
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Word order in simple English sentences means the way we put words together to make clear and correct sentences.
When to use it
Use this word order when you want to make simple statements, ask questions, or say what someone does.
Key forms
- Subject + Verb (+ Object)
- I like apples.
- She reads a book.
- They play football.
Examples
He plays tennis.
We watch TV.
She likes music.
Tips
- Always start with the subject (who does the action).
- The verb comes after the subject.
- If there is an object (what or who gets the action), it comes after the verb.
Exceptions and edge cases
- In yes/no questions, the verb (do/does/is/are) comes before the subject: 'Do you like pizza?'
- With adverbs of frequency (always, usually), they usually go before the main verb: 'She always smiles.'
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