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Grammar cefr A2

burn-past

Word Order Practice

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

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A fire in area northwest the burned
A fire burned in the northwest area
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because it burned was The so dry strong fire this year
The fire burned strong because it was so dry this year
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burned wind the with an When and strong amazing was rain little was intensity fires the there
When there was little rain and the wind was strong the fires burned with an amazing intensity
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moved They burned and fast fast also
They also burned fast and moved fast
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made That dangerous them very
That made them very dangerous
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in fire was the year This the twenty worst years
This year the fire was the worst in twenty years
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everything in It path its burned
It burned everything in its path
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had people their to Many homes leave
Many people had to leave their homes
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could not did back when leaving they go got all but a home The of know week within they back
The did not know when they could go back but they all got back home within a week of leaving
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is now It over
It is over now
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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