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When can you use Verbs at the end of a sentence?

You can use verbs at the end of a sentence in a few specific cases:

1. Questions: This is the most common situation. In English, we typically invert the subject and verb in questions. This moves the verb to the end of the sentence.

* Example: Are you going to the store? (verb "going" at the end)

2. Imperative Sentences: These are commands or requests. The subject (usually "you") is often implied and not stated.

* Example: Go to the store. (verb "go" at the end)

3. Sentence Structures with Prepositional Phrases: Sometimes a prepositional phrase comes after the verb, effectively placing the verb at the end of the sentence.

* Example: I went to the store. (verb "went" technically at the end, but the prepositional phrase "to the store" follows it)

4. Literary Devices: Writers sometimes use sentence structures that place the verb at the end for emphasis or stylistic effect.

* Example: "The cat sat on the mat, a creature of pure contentment." (verb "sat" at the end for emphasis)

Important Note: While you can sometimes have a verb at the end of a sentence, it's crucial to maintain grammatical correctness and clarity. In most cases, the subject-verb order is standard in English.

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