Word order

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The rule

English is subject–verb–object. Adjectives come before the noun, and adverbs of frequency (always, often) come before the main verb.

Wrong and right

  1. Wrong I like very much this song.

    Right I like this song very much.

  2. Wrong a car red

    Right a red car

  3. Wrong I know what is the problem.

    Right I know what the problem is.

  4. Wrong Always she arrives early.

    Right She always arrives early.

  5. Wrong He asked me where do I live.

    Right He asked me where I live.