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Can direct objects come before action verbs?

No, direct objects generally do not come before action verbs in English.

Basic Sentence Structure:

* Subject + Verb + Direct Object

Example:

* She (subject) ate (verb) the apple (direct object).

Exceptions:

While it's uncommon, there are some exceptions where the direct object might appear before the verb, but it's usually in specific grammatical constructions or for stylistic reasons:

* Emphasis:

* "The apple, she ate." (Emphasis on the apple)

* Inversion:

* "Never have I seen such a beautiful sunset." (Inversion for emphasis)

* Poetry or Literature:

* Poets and writers sometimes play with word order for artistic effect.

Remember:

In general, the standard word order in English is subject-verb-object. While exceptions exist, they are less common than the standard structure.

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