* Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) order: This is the most common sentence structure in English. The verb comes after the subject and before the object.
* Example: *The cat sat on the mat.*
* Subject-Verb (SV) order: This structure is used when there is no object.
* Example: *The cat slept.*
* Verb-Subject (VS) order: This structure is less common and often used for emphasis.
* Example: *Running through the park was the dog.*
Here's a breakdown:
* Main verb: The main verb is the action or state of being that the sentence describes. It is always present in a sentence.
* Auxiliary verb: Auxiliary verbs help the main verb express tense, mood, or voice. They usually come before the main verb.
* Example: *The dog is eating.* ("is" is the auxiliary verb, "eating" is the main verb)
Note: The placement of a verb can be influenced by sentence structure, emphasis, and other grammatical elements.