1. Sentences
correct word order | incorrect word order | tip |
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I was shopping in Leipzig. | I was in Leipzig shopping. | 1 |
He played football yesterday. | He played yesterday football . | 2 |
Yesterday he played football. | ||
Dan rode his bike carefully. | Dan rode carefully his bike. | 3 |
He often reads books. | He reads often books. | 4a |
He Is always late. | He always is late. | 4b |
tip | Be careful! | detailed explanation |
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1 | main verb before place | Word order: subject-verb-object-place-time |
2 | place before expression of time | Word order: subject-verb-object-place-time |
3 | object before adverb of manner | Position of adverbs |
4a | adverb of frequency before main verb | Position of adverbs of frequency |
4b | adverb of frequency after form of to be | Position of adverbs of frequency |
2. Questions
correct word order | incorrect word order | tip |
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Do you play football or handball? | Play you football or handball? | 5 |
When did you see Peggy yesterday? | When did you yesterday see Peggy? | 6 |
tip | Be careful! | detailed explanation |
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5 | Start the question with the auxiliary do. | Questions in the Simple Present |
6 | Put the expression of time (yesterday) at the end of the question. | Questions in the Simple Past |