📘 Quick Rule

In English, the basic word order is:

Subject + Verb + Object + Place + Time

Example:

• She studies English every day.
• My teacher explained the lesson in class yesterday.

💡 Sentence Structure Reminder

Most English sentences follow this order:

Subject + Verb + Object + Place + Time

Examples

• She studies English every evening.
• The students completed the test in the classroom yesterday.
• My teacher explained the lesson clearly.

⭐ Tip: Time expressions such as every day, yesterday, last week, and every morning usually come at the beginning or the end of a sentence, not in the middle.

Practice – Student Life (10 Questions)
Instructions: Rearrange the words to make correct sentences.

📘 Quick Rule

Adverbs of frequency (always, usually, often, sometimes, never) normally come:

• Before the main verb
• After the verb “to be”

Examples:

• She always studies after dinner.
• They often visit the library.
• He is always punctual.

💡 Rule Reminder

Adverbs of Frequency

Place these words before the main verb:

• always
• usually
• often
• sometimes
• never

Examples:

• She always studies after school.
• We often practise speaking English.
• They sometimes forget their homework.

Time Expressions

Time expressions such as yesterday, every Friday, every evening, and before the examination usually come at the beginning or the end of a sentence.

Examples:

• We have a grammar class every Monday.
• Yesterday, I completed my assignment.
• She revised her notes before the examination.

⭐ IELTS/CELPIP Tip: Read your sentence from left to right. If it sounds natural when spoken, the word order is usually correct.

Practice – Student Life (10 Questions)

Instructions: Rearrange the words to make correct sentences.

📘 Quick Rule

Use and to join similar ideas.

Use but to show a contrast.

Use because to give a reason.

Examples:

• I studied hard because I wanted to pass.
• Emma likes reading, but her brother prefers sports.
• We completed the project and submitted it on time.

💡 Rule Reminder

Use and

Join two similar ideas.

Example:

• I completed my homework and revised my notes.

Use but

Show a contrast between two ideas.

Example:

• She studied hard, but she felt nervous.

Remember: Put a comma before but when it joins two complete sentences.

Use because

Give a reason.

Example:

• I arrived early because I wanted a good seat.

⭐ IELTS/CELPIP Tip: Use and, but, and because correctly before trying more advanced connectors such as however, although, and therefore. These three connectors form the foundation of clear, accurate English sentences.

Practice – Student Life (10 Questions)
Instructions: Rearrange the words to make correct sentences.

📘 Quick Rule

Use:

• and to join similar ideas.
• but to show a contrast.
• because to give a reason.

💡 Rule Reminder

Use and

Join two similar ideas.

Example:

• I bought a T-shirt and a pair of shoes.

Use but

Show a contrast between two ideas.

Example:

• I liked the jacket, but it was too expensive.

Use because

Give a reason.

Example:

I visited the bookstore because I wanted to buy a novel.

Practice – Shopping at the Mall (10 Questions)
Instructions: Rearrange the words to make correct sentences.

📘 Quick Rule

Read all the words carefully before you begin.

Ask yourself:

1. Who is doing the action? (Subject)
2. What is the action? (Verb)
3. *What comes next? (Object)
4. Add and, but, or because if needed.

💡 Final Rule Reminder

Build your sentence in this order:

Subject → Verb → Object → Extra Information

Examples:

• She studies English every evening.
• We visited the mall yesterday.
• My teacher explained the lesson clearly.

Use these connectors correctly:

And → joins similar ideas.

• I bought a notebook and a pen.

But → shows a contrast.

• I wanted to buy the jacket, but it was too expensive.

Because → gives a reason.

• I study every day because I want a high IELTS score.

⭐ Beginner Tip

Before writing a sentence, ask yourself:

1. Who is doing the action?
2. What is the action?
3. What or who receives the action?
4. Do I need and, but, or because to connect my ideas?

Word Meanings :
Aquarium – A place where fish and sea animals are kept
Grammar class – A class for learning grammar
Grandparents – Your grandmother and grandfather
Fresh flowers – Newly picked flowers
Beautiful – Attractive and pleasant
Snacks – Small amounts of food eaten between meals
Practice – To do something regularly to improve
Score – The marks received in an exam
Closed – Not open
Aquarium – A building where sea life is displayed

Practice (10 Questions)
Instructions: Rearrange the words to make correct sentences.