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