Using Correct Word Order

Using Correct Word Order

The order of words in a sentence must make sense.

• An adjective comes before the noun it describes.

• A helping verb comes just before the main verb in a statement.

Adjectives describe a noun

• big

• small

• smart

• funny

• shy

Helping Verbs are used with a main verb to help express the main verb's tense, mood, or voice.

• was

• is

• did

• had

• having

Correct Word Order

• Louisa bought a new coat.

• I know where Louisa is going.

Incorrect Word Order

• Louisa bought a coat new.

• I know where is Louisa going.

Multiple Choice

Louisa ran away home from.

• incorrect

• correct

Multiple Choice

Paul was a sneaky neighbor.

• correct

• incorrect

Multiple Choice

I love to eat ice cream vanilla.

• correct

• incorrect

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct sentence.

• I read my book everyday.

• Everyday my book reads.

• Book reads me everyday.

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct sentence

• The kids nap school at.

• The nap kids at the school

• The kids nap at the school.

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct sentence

• The test passed me.

• I passed the test.

• Test the passed I.