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