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Can a predicate come before subject in sentence?

Yes, a predicate can come before the subject in a sentence, but it's not the most common structure in English. This is called an inverted sentence.

Here are some examples:

* "In the garden, grew a beautiful rose." (Here, "grew a beautiful rose" is the predicate, and "in the garden" is a prepositional phrase modifying the subject, which is "a beautiful rose".)

* "Down the street, ran a little dog." (Similarly, "ran a little dog" is the predicate, and "down the street" is a prepositional phrase modifying the subject, which is "a little dog".)

* "Never have I seen such a beautiful sunset." (Here, "have I seen such a beautiful sunset" is the predicate, and "never" is an adverb modifying the verb "have seen".)

Reasons for inverting a sentence:

* Emphasis: Inverting a sentence can emphasize the predicate or the subject.

* Formal Style: Inverted sentences are more common in formal writing and speech.

* Poetry and Literature: Inverted sentences are often used in poetry and literature for stylistic effect.

* Questions: Questions typically invert the subject and verb ("Are you going?").

* Negative Sentences: Sentences starting with "never", "no", "not", often invert the subject and verb ("Never have I seen such a beautiful sunset").

While inversion is less common in everyday speech, it's a useful tool for adding variety and emphasis to your writing.

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