Welcome to the Basic Sentences page. This section will introduce you to simple English sentence structures, including how to answer common questions about location and routine. By the end, you’ll be able to form clear, complete sentences about everyday topics.
Simple Statement Structure
In English, the most basic sentence format is:
Subject + Verb + Object
This means you start with who or what you’re talking about (subject), then use an action word (verb), and finally add more information if needed (object).
Examples
- I live in Tokyo. (Subject = I, Verb = live, Object = in Tokyo)
- She plays soccer. (Subject = She, Verb = plays, Object = soccer)
- We eat dinner at 7 p.m. (Subject = We, Verb = eat, Object = dinner at 7 p.m.)
These examples show that the object can be a place, an activity, or a time.
How to Answer "Where" Questions
When someone asks “Where do you ...?”, they want to know the location of an activity. Use this pattern to answer:
We/You/I/They + verb + location.
Step 1: Start with the subject (We, You, I, etc.).
Step 2: Add the verb (use the base form for you/we/they, add -s for he/she/it).
Step 3: Finish with the place or location word.
Examples
- Where do you live? I live in New York.
- Where do they work? They work at a hospital.
- Where does she study? She studies at the library.
Note: For he/she/it, add -s to the verb (e.g., lives, works, studies).
Which time expressions can you include to describe routine in 'Where' question answers?
usually, on weekends
'Usually' and 'on weekends' describe habitual actions. They fit naturally in sentences about routine locations.
How do you conjugate verbs for 'he/she/it' in present simple when answering 'Where' questions?
Add -s (e.g., lives, works, studies).
In present simple, add -s to verbs for he/she/it subjects (e.g., she lives, he works). Other subjects use the base form.
Example Sentences and What They Mean
Here are the example sentences from the page, broken down into parts to explain their meaning.
. Where do you live? I live in Brazil.
- Where do you live? — a question asking about location
- I live in Brazil. — a statement saying the speaker’s location
. Where do you work? I work at a restaurant.
- Where do you work? — a question about workplace
- I work at a restaurant. — a statement describing the job location
. Where do you study? I study at a university.
- Where do you study? — a question about study location
- I study at a university. — a statement describing the school
. Where do you usually eat dinner? I usually eat dinner at home.
- Where do you usually eat dinner? — a question about dining habits and location
- I usually eat dinner at home. — a statement about routine and place
. Where do you go on weekends? I go to the park on weekends.
- Where do you go on weekends? — a question about weekend activities
- I go to the park on weekends. — a statement describing a typical outing
Summary
- Basic sentences follow the Subject + Verb + Object structure.
- To answer Where questions, state your subject, verb, and location.
- Use -s on verbs for he/she/it in the present simple.
- Include time words (like usually or on weekends) to describe routine.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
