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Grammar
cefr A2
build-perfect_tense
Word Order Practice
Listen to each sentence, then tap the words in the correct order. Green ✓ = correct so far.
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houses
years
Bob
built
has
for
Thornton
Bob
Thornton
has
built
houses
for
years
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Bob
learned
and
things
his
father
many
father
is
His
from
builder
a
has
His
father
is
a
builder
and
Bob
has
learned
many
things
from
his
father
3
0
/14
they've
houses
for
years
and
together
a
construction
many
have
They
company
built
run
They
have
run
a
construction
company
together
and
they've
built
houses
for
many
years
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/18
It
stopped
loves
build
to
but
the
building
successful
Bob
make
he
to
company
because
is
bigger
hasn't
It
is
successful
but
Bob
hasn't
stopped
building
to
make
the
company
bigger
because
he
loves
to
build
5
0
/10
years
touch
has
houses
personal
He
for
built
a
with
He
has
built
houses
with
a
personal
touch
for
years
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0
/8
have
so
That
is
been
why
they
successful
That
is
why
they
have
been
so
successful
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/19
so
into
can
his
business
with
son
built
also
has
future
Bob
the
run
continue
the
they
to
houses
Bob
has
also
built
houses
with
his
son
so
they
can
continue
to
run
the
business
into
the
future
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/8
many
Bob
built
for
houses
many
has
years
Bob
has
built
many
houses
for
many
years
🎉 Excellent work!
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
- Always listen to the audio first before attempting to order the words
- Pay attention to common patterns like subject-verb-object
- Notice how grammar patterns are positioned in sentences
- If you make a mistake, use it as a learning opportunity
- After completing each sentence, listen again while reading your answer