Sentence Structure (Word Order in English)

The basic sentence structure in English is subject-verb-object (SVO). This means that the subject of the sentence comes first, followed by the verb, and then the object of the verb.

Here is an example of an SVO sentence:

The cat chased the mouse.

In this sentence, the subject is "the cat," the verb is "chased," and the object is "the mouse."

There are some exceptions to the SVO rule, but they are generally less common. For example, in a question sentence, the subject may come after the verb:

Did the cat chase the mouse?

Another exception is when the subject is a pronoun, such as "I" or "you." In these cases, the pronoun can come before or after the verb:

I chased the mouse. The mouse was chased by me.

Here are some other examples of English sentence structures:

• Subject-verb:
  • The sun shines.
  • The birds sing.
• Subject-verb-complement:
  • My sister is a doctor.
  • The house is big.
• Subject-verb-indirect object-direct object:
  • I gave the book to my friend.
  • She sent a letter to her mother.

English sentence structure can be complex, but it is important to understand the basics in order to communicate effectively.

Here are some tips for writing clear and concise sentences:

• Use the SVO rule whenever possible.
• Avoid using too many words.
• Use active voice instead of passive voice.
• Vary your sentence structure to keep your writing interesting.

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By Jerry Ramonyai