A statement has a very simple basic structure: | Subject + Auxiliary + Verb + Time |
so: Subject first, and Time always last note: if something is not there, just leave its place open |
She is waiting now. We have met this week. I like tea. |
and there is always an alternative with exactly the same meaning: |
Time + Subject + Auxiliary + Verb |
so: Time first, but the rest the same | Now she is waiting. This week we have met. |
If there is an object, simply put it at the end |
Subj + Aux + Verb + Obj + Time |
but remember: Time is always last and of course there is always the alternative |
They are reading a book now. Now they re reading a book. |
Words like often, usually, seldom... are put between Auxiliary and Verb | Subj + Aux + Freq + Verb + Obj + Time |
these are adverbs that say that the action is repeated (difficult word: frequency adverbs) |
She has often visited her brother this month. They usually have dinner at 6 o'clock. Bob seldom rode a bike last year. |
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