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Grammar cefr A2

catch-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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to baseball Dale likes play
Dale likes to play baseball
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He is twelve old years
He is twelve years old
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at practices easily all caught the He's balls
He's caught balls easily at all the practices
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He's the very even caught fast ones
He's even caught the very fast ones
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the year everyday practiced for last almost He's
He's practiced almost everyday for the last year
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he practices tired When too gets long he
When he practices too long he gets tired
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a time too cold he's Every caught he's gotten tired
Every time he's gotten too tired he's caught a cold
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tag he boys is the after with other practice his playing Today
Today after his practice he is playing tag with the other boys
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tired easily not caught this fast time very he because is and him They've
They've caught him easily this time because he is tired and 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