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