Sentence Basics
I used the short text provided to practice sentence structure. Here is my SVOMPT table
|
Subject (WHO) |
Verb (does WHAT) |
Object (WHAT) |
Manner (HOW) |
Place (WHERE) |
Time (WHEN) |
|
Robert |
lives |
— |
— |
in an apartment |
— |
|
He |
loves |
his job |
— |
— |
— |
|
His wife |
teaches |
college courses |
— |
— |
— |
|
They |
work |
— |
— |
— |
in the mornings |
Reflection
This exercise showed me how word order makes sentences clear in English. I also noticed that some sentences don’t always include every part of SVOMPT—for example, Robert’s sentence doesn’t mention manner or time, but it is still complete and correct.