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Word Order in English
English follows a strict SVOMPT order: Subject + Verb + Object + Manner + Place + Time. Adverbs of frequency go before the main verb but after the verb "to be".
Why it matters: English has stricter word order than many other languages. Getting it right is essential for clarity.
Main uses:
- SVO: Subject + Verb + Object
- Adverbs of frequency position
- Adjective order before nouns
- Time expressions at end
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