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Grammar cefr A2

bend-past

Word Order Practice

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

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a strong will Olinda had
Olinda had a strong will
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it knew boyfriend Her
Her boyfriend knew it
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very was He strong
He was very strong
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iron bend bars could He
He could bend iron bars
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couldn't bend he will her But
But he couldn't bend her will
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did do to When wanted she she something it
When she wanted to do something she did it
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at day fast she to wanted work work One
One day at work she wanted to work fast
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she but did slow boss The down not said
The boss said slow down but she did not
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She rules bent the
She bent the rules
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and never hurt got anyone lots She of work done
She never hurt anyone and got lots of work done
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still got upset But her boss
But her boss still got upset
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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