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Fast_english cefr A2

First Time Swimming - 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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in line Andrew stood
Andrew stood in line
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put climb When began on turn and to came he rail his hands the his
When his turn came he put his hands on the rail and began to climb
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the down plank narrow At the he walked top
At the top he walked down the narrow plank
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end down When of looked were at the he feet feet at water the plank below the past his his
When his feet were at the end of the plank he looked down past his feet at the water below
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plank wavered down and up The
The plank wavered up and down
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was brother at Jump looked yelling his who He
He looked at his brother who was yelling Jump
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embarrass he He brother didn't want so his jumped to
He didn't want to embarrass his brother so he jumped
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did brother swim He like to just learned his
He learned to swim just like his brother did
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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