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Grammar cefr A1

bite-past

Word Order Practice

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

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Don had dog a
Don had a dog
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liked to bite things His dog
His dog liked to bite things
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his shoes Sometimes it bit
Sometimes it bit his shoes
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in Other times the house pillows it bit
Other times it bit pillows in the house
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table even bit in It kitchen the the legs
It even bit the table legs in the kitchen
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bit But it people never
But it never bit people
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a dog It bad was not
It was not a bad dog
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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