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