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Lesson Plan June 23, 2023
Topic: Word Order 01 (Object, Place & Time)
In this lesson we will look at the basic rules for ordering words (object, place and time) in our sentences.
English has strict rules about the order in which words can appear in a sentence. Study the rules below.
Section A (verb + object)
In a sentence, the verb and the object usually go together.
I found my keys.
found (verb) + my keys (object)
I never meet my friends during the week.
Can you see me now?
Section B (place + time)
We usually put place and time after the object; place (where?) is usually before time (when?)
I found my keys at work this morning.
found (verb) + my keys (object) + at work (place) + this morning (time)
I’m staying at home tonight.
I’ve never been to Hokkaido during winter.
Some time phrases can be put at the beginning of the sentence.
Section C (direct & indirect objects)
We usually put the direct object BEFORE the indirect object with “to”
I sent the email to her this morning.
sent (verb) + the email (direct object) + to + her (indirect object)
We usually put the direct object AFTER the indirect object without “to”
I sent her the email. (NOT I sent to her the email)
sent (verb) + her (indirect object) + the email (direct object)
Lesson Notes
Implode; (verb) to collapse or burst inward with a violent release of energy or force
Explode; (verb) to burst apart violently and release energy or force in all directions
These three sentences are all grammatically accurate and convey the same information
I drink three cups of coffee every day.
Every day I drink three cups of coffee.
Every day, I drink three cups of coffee. (the comma is optional, and having it means there is a slight pause when you read)
It is possible to put time at the beginning of the sentence
I’m going to Paris on Monday.
On Monday I’m going to Paris.
Ben walks to work every morning.
Every morning Ben walks to work.
Sarah gave me a lift home after the party.
After the party Sarah gave me a lift home.
