He plays football.
- Language
- English
- Level
- B1
- Unit
- Questions and Word Order
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Word order in English shows how we arrange words to make clear statements and questions. The order is important to understand who does what, and when.
When to use it
Use these word orders to make sentences and ask questions in English. This helps people understand your meaning clearly.
Key forms
- Statements: Subject + Verb + Object (e.g., She eats apples.)
- Questions (with auxiliary): Auxiliary + Subject + Verb + Object (e.g., Do you like pizza?)
- Questions (with 'to be'): Verb + Subject + Object (e.g., Are you ready?)
Examples
Do you like music?
She is happy.
Are they coming?
Tips
- In statements, always put the subject before the verb.
- In questions, use an auxiliary verb (do, does, did) or invert the verb and subject if using 'to be'.
- Don't forget to use 'do' or 'does' for most present simple questions.
Exceptions and edge cases
- In questions with question words (who, what, where, etc.), the word order may change.
- In short answers, the subject can come after the verb (e.g., 'So do I.').