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Grammar cefr A2

begin-past

Word Order Practice

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

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cup began Chelinda her coffee a always of with breakfast
Chelinda always began her breakfast with a cup of coffee
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After room into living breakfast went she the
After breakfast she went into the living room
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day Then her stretches she the began for
Then she began her stretches for the day
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slowly She stretching began
She began stretching slowly
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careful always slowly too She breath to was
She was always careful to breath slowly too
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she for After stretching minutes the fifteen porch sat on
After stretching she sat on the porch for fifteen minutes
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Then on computer work began her she
Then she began work on her computer
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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