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Fast_english cefr A2

wait (fast english)

Word Order Practice

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

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girlfriend his station Steve in the was waiting for bus
Steve was waiting in the bus station for his girlfriend
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at seven were supposed meet pm They to there
They were supposed to meet there at seven pm
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time a at a wait they a were like going without station date on bus this car He to didn't but actually
He actually didn't like to wait at a bus station but they were going on a date without a car this time
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his cell rang phone Then
Then his cell phone rang
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answered at first He it he and smiled
He answered it and at first he smiled
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Then to began frown he
Then he began to frown
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He of a plan would be it you said the just that's two Wait us the said not minute
He said Wait a minute that's not the plan you said it would just be the two of us
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to said and seven five listened for after ok until he he Then I'm twenty a home that then I'll but Ok wait minute go going
Then he listened for a minute and then he said Ok I'll wait until seven twenty five but after that I'm going to go home ok
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hung he later up a seconds few Then
Then a few seconds later he hung up
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like stations didn't really in Steve bus waiting
Steve really didn't like waiting in bus stations
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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