ELLLO Beginner English Lesson 1-08
Basic Sentence Patterns
Part 1: Learn the Grammar
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Part 2: Test Your Grammar
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Sentence Patterns
Point
1: A common sentence pattern in English is S.V.O which means subject, verb, object.
- He has a nice car.
- My town has a big park.
- She does not eat meat.
- They play tennis once a week.
Point
2: WH questions usually follow this pattern:
WH + Auxiliary + S + O + ?
WH + Auxiliary + S + O + ?
- When do you study?
- What do you do at your job?
- Where did you buy that shirt?
- Why do you study English?
Point
3: Yes / No questions use the same pattern without the WH word: Auxiliary + S + O + ?
- Do you like sushi?
- Does this machines need batteries?
- Do you get much snow in your town?
- Did Bob buy lunch?
Point
4: Yes / No questions often have short form answers.
- Do you play tennis?
- Yes, I do.
- And you?
- No, I do not.
- No, I don't
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Part 3: Hear the Grammar
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