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Friday, September 21, 2012

Module #2 Word order

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This lesson will help you to understand the english word order regarding to verb+object 

The verb and the object of the verb usually go together. We do not usually put other words between them:

Look at the following examples and notice how the verb and  the object go together each time:

She cleans the house every weekend  (not She cleans every weekend the house)

Do you speak english fluently? (not Do you speak fluently English?)

PLACE AND TIME

Usually the verb and the place (where?) go together
Ex. Go home, live in a city, walk to work

If the verb has and object, the place comes after the verb+object
Take somebody home, meet a friend int he street

Time (when, how often, how long) usually goes after the place
Tom walks to work every morning
                     place           time

In the following link you will find more examples of the English word order. Extra!

Exercises
Is the word order right or wrong? Correct the sentences that are wrong.  

1. Everybody enjoyed the party very much.         ____________________________________ 
2. Tom walks every morning to work                   ____________________________________ 
3. Jim does not like very much soccer                  ____________________________________ 
4. I ate quickly my dinner and I went out             ____________________________________ 
5. Did you go late to bed last night?                     ____________________________________ 

Scramble these sentences in the right order.

1. (the party / very much / everybody enjoyed)   ____________________________________
2. (we won / easily / the game)                            ____________________________________
3. (quietly / the door / I closed)                           ____________________________________
4. (again / please do not ask / that question)       _____________________________________

Assignment: 
  • Learning English is a funny task. Here you will find games, riddles and jokes that will help you to acquire more vocabulary. Have fun! 



WORD ORDER CLASS #2

Some adverbs go with the verb in the middle of a sentence:
      Tom always drives to work
      We were feeling very tired. And we were also hungry.
      Your car has probably been stolen

Study these rules for the position of adverbs in the middle of the sentence. They are only general rules, so there are exceptions.
      If the verb is one word (fell) the adverb usually goes before the verb:
                        I almost fell as I was going down the stairs.
    
      But adverbs go after    am/are/is/was/were
You are never on time!

     If the verb is two or more words (can remember) the adverb goes after the first verb
I can never remember his name

We use all and both in these positions:
                       We all felt sick after the meal.
                       My parents are both teachers.

Sometime we use is/will/did instead of repeating part of the sentence
He always says that he won´t be late, but he always is.

Let´s practice! 

12 comments:

  1. I consider this module very productive because the explanations are very clear.
    In addition, the lesson taught me how to write a sentence in the correct order depending on the position of the part of speech.

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  2. Hi teacher. I like your class because is very entertaining. I'm sure that all people in class likes. Word order was a little confuse but now I am learning to write better and in order.

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  3. Teacher I´m agree with alexandra. Could you bring other video to explain this class ????

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  4. Hi guys, it is good that you are having fun with the learning of English. I will try to find a good video for you.

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  5. Hello. Just to say thank you. It is very good material. I'm improving my English. I really apreciated. I'll see you at University.
    Lucila Caballero

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  6. Hello Teacher:

    In my opinion this a good way to learn and keep us practicing English outside the classroom.

    Maribel Barsallo R.

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  7. hi teacher
    you technique to teach your english is very good and has been a great help to me

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  8. in this issue was a bit difficult but I understand that sentences have your order depending on the time and place
    Evelyn Hardy

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  9. that is a good way to teach for the students I talk about the lab , but we need that improve it, because some computer isn't working, thanks for your help, ,

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  10. I think the position and order of words in a sentence, it is very important to be able to understand what is meant. also is very easy to order the words. Have a nice day Mr. Castillo.

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  11. Hi Professor Samuel..
    Word order for me is the most important way to think when I goint to speak ..therefore this lesson was so interesting to practice..
    ciao
    y

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  12. Good morning professor GOD blessyou I congratulate you becouse you are interested that students learn more easily and clearly Im learning better. thank.

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