Making Statements

The usual order in English statements is Subject + Verb + Object. This straightforward sequence keeps meaning clear and is the first thing to learn.

Use the base form, the -s form for third person singular, and the correct tense to match when the action happens. Helping verbs appear in questions and negatives but do not change basic order in positive statements.

Adverbs can modify the verb, sentence, or adjective and usually come after the verb or at the end of the sentence. Placement can change emphasis, so position them according to what you want to highlight.

Small words like do and does can be used in positive statements to add emphasis. Fronting an adverb or using a cleft sentence can also highlight a particular part of the statement.

Negatives use do not / does not plus the base verb, which keeps word order easy to follow. Short forms like don't and doesn't are common in speech and writing.

Questions invert the order of subject and helping verb, or use do / does for simple present questions. This guide focuses on statements, but it's helpful to see how order changes in questions.

A common mistake is placing adverbs in the wrong spot or forgetting to add do / does in negatives and questions. Practice with short sentences to make the usual patterns automatic.

English statements normally follow Subject + Verb + Object order, use the correct verb form for tense and number, and place adverbs where they naturally fit. Small words like do can add emphasis, and negatives keep simple order with do not / does not.