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Basic word order in English

Build clear statements and questions by putting words in their usual positions.

What you will learn

  • Build subject–verb–object statements.
  • Place adjectives and common adverbs naturally.
  • Order questions with be and auxiliaries.

Inglizcha oddiy darak gap ko‘pincha ega → fe’l → obyekt tartibida bo‘ladi. O‘zbekchadagi fe’lning oxirda kelishini to‘g‘ridan-to‘g‘ri ko‘chirmang. Savol va inkor uchun yordamchi fe’l o‘rniga e’tibor bering.

The usual order in a simple statement is subject + verb + object: We watch films. An adjective normally goes before its noun or after be: a small room; the room is small. Frequency adverbs usually go before the main verb but after be: I often cook; she is often busy. Keep a verb and its object together, then add manner, place or time: She reads books quietly at home. In questions, put be or the auxiliary before the subject: Is she ready? Do you work here?

Grammar Tables

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Statement patterns
PatternExample
subject + verb + objectI drink tea.
subject + be + adjectiveThe tea is hot.
adjective + nouna hot drink
subject + frequency + main verbWe often eat fish.
subject + be + frequencyHe is always polite.
verb + object + mannerShe closed the door quietly.
Questions and negatives
TypePatternExample
be questionbe + subjectAre you tired?
present questiondo/does + subject + base verbDoes she drive?
past questiondid + subject + base verbDid he call?
question wordwhere/when/etc. + auxiliary + subject + verbWhere do they live?
negativesubject + auxiliary + not + verbWe do not eat meat.

Examples

Subject, verb, object, time

My brother plays football on Saturdays.

Akam shanba kunlari futbol o‘ynaydi.

Adjective before noun

We live in a small village.

Biz kichik qishloqda yashaymiz.

Frequency before main verb

She usually takes the bus.

U odatda avtobusda boradi.

Frequency after be

They are never late.

Ular hech qachon kechikmaydi.

Question word and auxiliary

What did you buy yesterday?

Kecha nima sotib oldingiz?

Common Mistakes

Avoid: I English study.

Use: I study English.

Put the verb before its object in a normal statement.

Avoid: She has a car red.

Use: She has a red car.

The adjective goes before the noun here.

Avoid: Where you do live?

Use: Where do you live?

Put do before the subject you.

Avoid: He opened carefully the box.

Use: He opened the box carefully.

Keep opened and the box together in this ordinary sentence.

Practice & Feedback

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1 · Choose the ordinary statement

Choose the answer that fits the meaning and grammar.

1. Choose the usual subject–verb–object order.
2. Choose the correct adjective position.
3. Choose the normal order after be.
4. Choose the usual position of often.
5. Choose the usual position of always after be.
6. Choose the ordinary order with a manner adverb.
7. Choose the correct negative.
8. Choose the normal order.
9. Choose the ordinary statement.
10. Choose the order with place before time.

Answer every question to check this exercise.

2 · Build a question

Choose the answer that fits the meaning and grammar.

1. Choose the standard inverted yes/no question.
2. Choose the correct present simple question.
3. Choose the correct word order.
4. Choose the correct past question.
5. Choose the standard inverted question with can.
6. Choose the correct continuous question.
7. Choose the correct question with be.
8. Choose the ordinary question about the subject.
9. Choose the correct question about an object.
10. Choose the correct question.

Answer every question to check this exercise.

3 · Fill the position

Write the word from the clue in the gap.

1. We ___ tennis on Sundays. (play)
2. She bought a ___ dress. (green)
3. He ___ usually busy. (is)
4. They ___ go to bed early. (often)
5. Where ___ you work? (do)
6. What ___ he eat yesterday? (did)
7. She closed the window ___. (quietly)
8. Why ___ they late? (are)
9. I don’t ___ meat. (eat)
10. How old ___ your sister? (is)

Answer every question to check this exercise.

Review

  • Ordinary statement: subject + verb + object.
  • Adjective before noun; frequency before a main verb but after be.
  • Questions: question word + auxiliary/be + subject, where needed.
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