Word Order:

Form: verb + object Ex:

                                  

The verb (reads) and object (a newspaper) are usually together. We say: Sue reads a newspaper every day (not “Sue every day reads a newspaper)

He speaks English very well. (not “He speaks very well English”)

I like Italian food very much. (not “I like very much…”)

Did you watch all evening? (not “did you watch all evening…”)

We invented a lot of people to the party (not”we invented to the party…”)

Paul often wears a black hat. (not “Paul wears often…”)

I opened the door quietly./ Why do you always make the same mistake?

1º) Right or wrong? Correct the sentences that are wrong:

a)   Did you watch television all evening? Did you watch television all evening?

b)   Sue reads a newspaper every day. _______________________________________________

c)   I like very much this picture.____________________________________________________

d)  Tom strated last week his new job._______________________________________________

e)   I want to speak English fluently._________________________________________________

f)    Jane bought for her friend a present._____________________________________________

g)   I drink every day three cups of coffee.____________________________________________