Basic sign order

1. Introduction
2. Some principles regarding sentence order
         a) Basic order
         b) Time and space information
         c) The theme
         d) Adjectives
3. Simultaneity

 

 

 

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One exception to this general principle occurs when the information about time or place is the informative focus of the sentence, that is, the new information.

    "The bus strike took place two weeks ago."
    "Edam cheese is made in Holland."