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Word Order

The document outlines general word order in English, emphasizing the Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) structure. It details the placement of various types of adverbs and complements, including manner, place, frequency, time, and purpose, with examples for each. A comprehensive example illustrates the correct usage of modifiers in a complete sentence.

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Word Order

The document outlines general word order in English, emphasizing the Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) structure. It details the placement of various types of adverbs and complements, including manner, place, frequency, time, and purpose, with examples for each. A comprehensive example illustrates the correct usage of modifiers in a complete sentence.

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Presentation (15 minutes)

2.1 General Word Order

 Subject + Verb + Object (SVO)

o Example: She (S) eats (V) an apple (O).

2.2 Placement of Adverbs and Complements

Explain where each type of modifier typically goes:

1. Manner (How?):

o Comes after the verb or object.

o Example: She sings beautifully.

o Example: He reads books slowly.

2. Place (Where?):

o Usually comes after the verb/manner.

o Example: They work at the office.

o Example: She dances gracefully on the stage.

3. Frequency (How often?):

o Before the main verb or after an auxiliary verb.

o Example: She always studies at night.

o Example: They have never been there.

4. Time (When?):

o Generally at the end or beginning.

o Example: We met yesterday.

o Example: Tomorrow, I will call you.

5. Purpose (Why?):

o At the end, introduced by to + verb or for + noun.

o Example: She exercises to stay fit.

o Example: He works hard for his family.

2.3 Full Example:

She often reads books quietly in the library every evening to prepare for exams.

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