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Fast_english cefr A2

The Detective's Suspect - disappearing H

Word Order Practice

Listen to each sentence, then tap the words in the correct order. Green ✓ = correct so far.

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said need That's to question the The detective man I
The detective said That's the man I need to question
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look Just his at face
Just look at his face
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almost is the video exactly like It in the man
It is almost exactly like the man in the video
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He speaking another to was policeman
He was speaking to another policeman
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the to in needed find video They man the
They needed to find the man in the video
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needed They questions to him ask
They needed to ask him questions
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hands too his Look at
Look at his hands too
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suspect's just our His like are hands
His hands are just like our suspect's
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man The had sure he detective his was
The detective was sure he had his man
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Why does word order matter? (Tips & Technique)

Word order is crucial in English because it affects meaning. Unlike some languages that use case endings, English relies heavily on word order to convey meaning.

This exercise helps you:

  • Internalize English sentence patterns
  • Recognize how natural speed speech fit into sentences
  • Develop a natural feel for correct English structure
  • Improve both listening and grammar simultaneously

Tips for Effective Practice

  1. Always listen to the audio first before attempting to order the words
  2. Pay attention to common patterns like subject-verb-object
  3. Notice how natural speed speech are positioned in sentences
  4. If you make a mistake, use it as a learning opportunity
  5. After completing each sentence, listen again while reading your answer