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Simple Sentence Order Exercise

September 11, 2026 A1pdf

Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1............... on the sofa.
Wrong!
Use subject + verb in a simple sentence: "The dog sleeps".
2............... in the morning.
Wrong!
Use subject + verb + object in a simple sentence: "I drink coffee".
3Mia has ...............
Wrong!
In English, the adjective usually comes before the noun: "a red bag".
4Tom wears ...............
Wrong!
Put the adjective before the noun: "big shoes".
5We go ............... at eight.
Wrong!
Use to + place after go: "to school".
6They ............... like pizza.
Wrong!
Put the frequency word before the main verb: "often".
7Anna ............... at home on Sunday.
Wrong!
With be, put the frequency word after the verb: "is always".
8............... play football?
Wrong!
In a yes/no question with a main verb, use do + subject: "Do you".
9............... ready?
Wrong!
In a question with be, put be before the subject: "Are they".
10...............?
Wrong!
After a question word, use be before the subject: "Where is your book".
11Please give ...............
Wrong!
After give, say person + thing: "me the pen".
12My brother studies ...............
Wrong!
In a simple sentence, place usually comes before time: "at home tonight".

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  1. The dog sleeps on the sofa.
  2. I drink coffee in the morning.
  3. Mia has a red bag.
  4. Tom wears big shoes.
  5. We go to school at eight.
  6. They often like pizza.
  7. Anna is always at home on Sunday.
  8. Do you play football?
  9. Are they ready?
  10. Where is your book?
  11. Please give me the pen.
  12. My brother studies at home tonight.

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