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Grammar cefr A2

break-past

Word Order Practice

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

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Joey loved to out Lego make things of blocks
Joey loved to make things out of Lego blocks
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he was When were his old six blocks Lego years favorite toy
When he was six years old Lego blocks were his favorite toy
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he and at to But younger liked two break brother age things old years was that his
But his younger brother was two years old and he liked to break things at that age
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Lego things his of brother out broke that always He made
He always broke things that his brother made out of Lego
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know breaking things he He was didn't
He didn't know he was breaking things
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only was it knew He that fun
He only knew that it was fun
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brother's he his he broke when toys broke his Sometimes heart
Sometimes he broke his brother's heart when he broke his toys
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so he upset Joey often cried got that
Joey got so upset that he often cried
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broke brother's toys almost But sometimes the when he broke block he bones to him his lego punish
But sometimes he almost broke his brother's bones to punish him when he broke the lego block toys
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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