Expressions of place and time in sentences – Word order
Where do expression of place and time go in English sentences?
Time
Subject
Verb
Object
Place
Time
I
have
breakfast
in the kitchen.
They
play
handball
in the gym
every Monday.
My friend
isswimming
in the pool.
Every Saturday *
Peter
watches
TV
at home.
Expressions of time go at the end of a statement.
At the end of the sentence: Place before Time
NEVER put Place or Time between Verb and ObjectI have in the kitchen breakfast.
* Definite expressions of time can also go at the beginning of the sentence if they are not the main focus in the sentence. If you are in doubt – put it at the end of the sentence – it is more likely to be right.