7A Word order in affirmative sentences

Statements with verb to be and others.

SUBJECT VERB COMPLEMENT

You go to the gym.

She teaches English.
They love chocolate.
I am your teacher.
He is the best student.
 7A Word order in negative sentences

SUBJECT AUXILIARY MAIN COMPLEMENT

VERB VERB
My husband doesn’t like cats.

I don’t work on weekends.

Luisa doesn’t have brothers or sisters.

What about verb to be?

7A Word order in questions

Questions with VERB TO BE

Question Verb Subject

Are they American?
Is this your coat?

How old are you?

Where are you from?
What time is it?

Word order =
+ Subject verb They’re American.
? Verb subject Are they American?
7A Word order in questions

Questions with OTHER VERBS: speak, live, etc.

Question Auxiliary Subject Infinitive

Do you speak English?

Where do you live?
What does your sister do?
What music do you like?
When does Jane go to the gym?
How do you spell it?

Word order =
ASI (Auxiliary Subject Infinitive) - Do you speak English?
QuASI (Question Auxiliary Subject Infinitive) - Where do you live?