Word order

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Word order

The right order in every sentence I can find. Hrmmm.

The most basic word order

Subject + verb

(onderwerp + werkwoord)

He plays.

What is the subject in this sentence?

1. He
2. plays

Yoda teaches.
What is the subject in this sentence?

1. Yoda
2. teaches

Once you've got the basics covered, you can add to it.

Basic order

Who - does - what - where - when

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When - who - does - what - where

Drag the words to put the sentence in the correct order

barbecues

have

in summer

People

.

What is the correct word order?

1. I went to London in 2010.
2. I went in 2010 to London.

What is the correct word order?

1. You to LA went last Monday.
2. You to LA last Monday went.
3. You went last Monday to LA.
4. You went to LA last Monday.

Questions with question word

Question word + to be/to do/to have + subject + verb + rest of the sentence

Where + do + you + live?

How much + would + you + give + me for that bicycle?

Drag the words to put the sentence in the correct order

you

reading?

What

book

are

Questions without question word

To be / to do / to have + subject + verb + rest of the sentence

Did + she + go + home early?

Have + we + met + before?

Which question is correct?

1. We should call the police?
2. Should we call the police?
3. Do we should call the police?

Which question is correct?

1. Does Jane know about your new job?
2. Jane knows about your new job?
3. About your new job does Jane know?

What is the correct word order?

1. Dustin went next door to his friend five minutes ago.
2. Dustin went to his friend next door five minutes ago.

Drag the words to put the sentence in the correct order

a tough time

is

for

homeless people.

Winter

Do you have any questions?