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Grammar cefr B1

buy-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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milk from and store away since eggs home same weekly she has Nan bread from bought the moved
Nan has bought milk eggs and bread weekly from the same store since she moved away from home
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Well usually has she
Well she usually has
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she eggs quite bought often so but quite often bought She's hasn't and milk bread
She's bought bread and milk quite often but she hasn't bought eggs quite so often
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a always because she's at bought a That's time eggs dozen
That's because she's always bought a dozen eggs at a time
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her problem has real been But vegetables
But her real problem has been vegetables
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can't always often and in more she she they has actually amounts than them so buy bought needed small She spoil
She can't buy them in small amounts so she has always bought more than she actually needed and they often spoil
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she Then more always buys
Then she always buys more
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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