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Grammar cefr A2

catch-past

Word Order Practice

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

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Dale baseball play liked to
Dale liked to play baseball
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He was old twelve years
He was twelve years old
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were when very they He practice balls easily at fast caught even
He caught balls easily at practice even when they were very fast
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practiced almost He year last everyday
He practiced almost everyday last year
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long tired But he practiced too he got when
But when he practiced too long he got tired
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a got tired caught he When cold too sometimes he
When he got too tired sometimes he caught a cold
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the played after Sometimes other with practice boys he tag
Sometimes after practice he played tag with the other boys
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very was him usually not They he easily because fast caught
They usually caught him easily because he was not very fast
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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