He reads books.
- Language
- English
- Level
- A2
- Unit
- Word order and sentence structure
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Basic word order in English means the typical sequence of words in a simple sentence: subject, verb, and object.
When to use it
Use this word order for most simple sentences in English, especially when you want to state facts, describe actions, or give information.
Key forms
- Subject + Verb (+ Object)
- Example: I eat apples.
- Subject + Verb (+ Adverb/Place/Time)
- Example: She works at home every day.
Examples
We play football.
They watch TV every evening.
My sister likes pizza.
Tips
- Always start the sentence with the subject.
- Do not put the object before the verb in simple statements.
- Adverbs of time (like 'every day') usually go at the end.
Exceptions and edge cases
- In questions, the order changes: (Do/Does) + subject + verb.
- With some adverbs (like 'always'), they can go before the main verb.