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Grammar cefr A2

beat-past

Word Order Practice

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

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put in beat the she eggs the mix Jocelyn them before cake
Jocelyn beat the eggs before she put them in the cake mix
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to She liked like beat eggs the didn't to she but cakes make
She liked to make cakes but she didn't like to beat the eggs
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messy was It too
It was too messy
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She daughter her enough eggs that was her the big daughter beat when thought could
She thought that when her daughter was big enough her daughter could beat the eggs
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have Jocelyn wouldn't to it do Then
Then Jocelyn wouldn't have to do it
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a What thought nice
What a nice thought
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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 grammar patterns 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 grammar patterns 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