These exercises help you practise the strict Subject + Verb + Object word order in English. Complete each task to build clearer, more natural sentences.
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Exercice 1 — Fill in the Blanks: Build the Sentence
Complete each sentence by placing the verb in the correct position, following the Subject + Verb + Object structure.
- She ___ (eat) an apple every morning.
- They ___ (play) football in the park.
- He ___ (read) a book before bed.
- We ___ (watch) a film on Friday.
Correction
- She eats an apple every morning.
- They play football in the park.
- He reads a book before bed.
- We watch a film on Friday.
Exercice 2 — Spot the Mistake: Fix the Word Order
Each sentence below has an incorrect word order. Rewrite the sentence correctly using Subject + Verb + Object structure.
- An apple every day eats she.
- Football they in the park play.
- A letter wrote him she.
- The homework finished quickly he.
Correction
- She eats an apple every day.
- They play football in the park.
- She wrote him a letter.
- He finished the homework quickly.
Exercice 3 — Multiple Choice: Choose the Correct Word Order
Choose the option that follows the correct Subject + Verb + Object word order in English.
- Which sentence has the correct word order?
- Which sentence is correct?
- Which sentence follows the correct structure?
- Which sentence is correctly ordered?
Correction
- C. She makes a sandwich every day.
- B. He bought a new car yesterday.
- C. The students did their homework at home.
- A. My friend sent a message to me.
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