Mastering Sentence Structure: Place and Time in English

Mastering Sentence Structure: Place and Time in English

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to correctly order place and time in English sentences.

What do you already know about the order of place and time in English sentences?

Basic Sentence Structure

English sentences generally follow the Subject-Verb-Object order. Place and time add details.

Place Before Time

In English, place usually precedes time. Example: 'I will meet you at the park at 5 PM.'

Examples of Place and Time

Consider: 'She studied in the library yesterday.' Place: 'in the library', Time: 'yesterday'.

Exceptions and Variations

Sometimes, time can precede place for emphasis, e.g., 'Tomorrow, I'll be at the beach.'

Interactive Exercise: Ordering

Arrange: 'at 3 PM', 'in the garden', 'The children played'.

Practice Activity

Write sentences using different combinations of place and time. Share with a partner.

Summary and Q&A

Place often comes before time. Practice makes perfect! Questions?

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.