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