What do you think?
Rate this book
Word Order in English Sentences
Want to know what subject-verb-object REALLY means? Unsure about where to place your adverbs? Need to rearrange sentences confidently?
This is the book for you.
A complete foundation in word order and sentence structure for the English language, Word Order in English Sentences can be used both for reference and as a full self-study guide. From basic rules through to the many considerations of adverbial phrases, prepositions and complex sentences, with exercises in between, this grammar guide contains everything you need for a strong understanding of how sentences are put together.
The rules and patterns for forming and reforming phrases and sentences are all presented with easy-to-follow explanations, clear examples and exercises to test understanding. With his engaging style, Phil Williams takes you beyond the basics, making flexible and advanced English accessible to all.
This is the book for you.
A complete foundation in word order and sentence structure for the English language, Word Order in English Sentences can be used both for reference and as a full self-study guide. From basic rules through to the many considerations of adverbial phrases, prepositions and complex sentences, with exercises in between, this grammar guide contains everything you need for a strong understanding of how sentences are put together.
The rules and patterns for forming and reforming phrases and sentences are all presented with easy-to-follow explanations, clear examples and exercises to test understanding. With his engaging style, Phil Williams takes you beyond the basics, making flexible and advanced English accessible to all.
102 pages, Paperback
First published November 23, 2013
477 people are currently reading
137 people want to read
About the author
Phil Williams
25 books139 followersPhil Williams is an author of fantasy, horror and dystopian fiction, including the Blood Scouts epic military fantasies, the Ordshaw urban fantasy thrillers and the post-apocalyptic Estalia series. He also works as a fiction editor and writes reference books to help foreign learners master the nuances of English, two of which are regular best-sellers on Kindle. As a long-term teacher and tutor of advanced English, he runs the popular website “English Lessons Brighton”.
Phil lives with his wife by the coast in Sussex, UK, and spends a great deal of time walking his impossibly fluffy dog, Herbert.
Phil lives with his wife by the coast in Sussex, UK, and spends a great deal of time walking his impossibly fluffy dog, Herbert.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
June 17, 2020
Suitable for preparing to examine. A quick review and useful tips
April 7, 2016
I think that this book would be an excellent resource for strong intermediate to advanced students and growing ESL/EFL teachers who need to find a quick explanation for a certain aspect of English grammar. I could even see native English speaking middle and high school students that don’t have the strongest grasp on English grammar using this book to help improve their writing.
Students that already have a solid foundation in the English language could easily use this book to refresh their memory on certain pieces of grammar as needed. Since the book is written completely in English, beginning and lower intermediate students would probably not be at a level to use this book effectively. The book is written in a manner that isn’t particularly difficult, though based on my experiences in the classroom, certain sections could be simplified a bit to make understanding a bit easier for a non-native speaker.
If this book was translated into the native language of the students, I could see it being a wonderful resource for lower level students. After a lesson, a teacher could tell their students to refer to certain pages in the book as a reminder of what they learned that day to help them when doing their homework.
As for teachers, keeping this book on hand as a reference book could be a great way to help teachers find a quick explanation for a certain aspect of English grammar whether they are planning a lesson or answering a question from a student. While the explanations are quite concise and easy to understand, I don’t think that an entire lesson can be formed from the information in the book alone.
My focus in teaching English has revolved around the communicative approach with lessons focusing on functions and vocabulary. All of my classes were student centered activities that guide the students through learning the target language and using it. While reading this book, I started to make lesson plans in my head on various sections of the book that would fit my style of teaching.
Throughout the book (though not every section), there were different review activities in which the student had to put a scrambled list of words into the correct order. To me, these exercises are okay, but I am not the biggest fan of this type of activity. I’ve notice that when students do these types of practice, the words or the overall meaning of the sentences are lost while the student only focuses on trying to complete “the puzzle.” When teaching grammar lessons where word order was a key factor, I would have the students use this type of activity to form questions that they would later use to ask their partners. This would help the students practice the word order from the lesson, but also force them to use what they learned in a practical speaking activity.
Last of all, the book was well organized and easy to follow. I liked the coloring system that the author used to help highlight key word, phrases, or ideas. It is clear that a lot of thought and care was put into the making of the book.
I definitely plan to keep this book on hand as I continue to teach and develop lesson plans.
Students that already have a solid foundation in the English language could easily use this book to refresh their memory on certain pieces of grammar as needed. Since the book is written completely in English, beginning and lower intermediate students would probably not be at a level to use this book effectively. The book is written in a manner that isn’t particularly difficult, though based on my experiences in the classroom, certain sections could be simplified a bit to make understanding a bit easier for a non-native speaker.
If this book was translated into the native language of the students, I could see it being a wonderful resource for lower level students. After a lesson, a teacher could tell their students to refer to certain pages in the book as a reminder of what they learned that day to help them when doing their homework.
As for teachers, keeping this book on hand as a reference book could be a great way to help teachers find a quick explanation for a certain aspect of English grammar whether they are planning a lesson or answering a question from a student. While the explanations are quite concise and easy to understand, I don’t think that an entire lesson can be formed from the information in the book alone.
My focus in teaching English has revolved around the communicative approach with lessons focusing on functions and vocabulary. All of my classes were student centered activities that guide the students through learning the target language and using it. While reading this book, I started to make lesson plans in my head on various sections of the book that would fit my style of teaching.
Throughout the book (though not every section), there were different review activities in which the student had to put a scrambled list of words into the correct order. To me, these exercises are okay, but I am not the biggest fan of this type of activity. I’ve notice that when students do these types of practice, the words or the overall meaning of the sentences are lost while the student only focuses on trying to complete “the puzzle.” When teaching grammar lessons where word order was a key factor, I would have the students use this type of activity to form questions that they would later use to ask their partners. This would help the students practice the word order from the lesson, but also force them to use what they learned in a practical speaking activity.
Last of all, the book was well organized and easy to follow. I liked the coloring system that the author used to help highlight key word, phrases, or ideas. It is clear that a lot of thought and care was put into the making of the book.
I definitely plan to keep this book on hand as I continue to teach and develop lesson plans.
January 21, 2024
Superficial content, basic explanations, and lack of depth.
Disappointing English language book! Superficial content, basic explanations, and lack of depth. Geared towards absolute beginners, leaving those with some knowledge unsatisfied. Missing real-world examples and practical applications. Not worth the investment for anyone seeking a profound exploration of the language. Look elsewhere for a more comprehensive and engaging read.
Disappointing English language book! Superficial content, basic explanations, and lack of depth. Geared towards absolute beginners, leaving those with some knowledge unsatisfied. Missing real-world examples and practical applications. Not worth the investment for anyone seeking a profound exploration of the language. Look elsewhere for a more comprehensive and engaging read.
March 21, 2025
Amazing - who knew English was so complicated
I am a native English speaker and there are just so many rules. This book explains the rules in broken down chapters, it goes in to a lot of detail. My heart goes out to people who don’t speak English - it’s a lot more complicated than even I realised. This book does make it slightly easier and I highly recommend it, but take your time.
I am a native English speaker and there are just so many rules. This book explains the rules in broken down chapters, it goes in to a lot of detail. My heart goes out to people who don’t speak English - it’s a lot more complicated than even I realised. This book does make it slightly easier and I highly recommend it, but take your time.
September 27, 2018
Nice little review, just enough information.
March 25, 2021
Exlent
Very good
And
Nice
Very interested this book
I like it
Ordinary person also can understand
Great Book
Nice
Like it
Very good
And
Nice
Very interested this book
I like it
Ordinary person also can understand
Great Book
Nice
Like it
May 3, 2021
Great and concise reas
Great source for students learning English and for students who need a refresher on proper grammar rules required for writing
Great source for students learning English and for students who need a refresher on proper grammar rules required for writing
Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews