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Grammar cefr A2

choose-past

Word Order Practice

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

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DVD to the going store liked rental Herb
Herb liked going to the DVD rental store
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Of course he another he there liked thing watching was liked movies but
Of course he liked watching movies but there was another thing he liked
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care his great with movies He chose
He chose his movies with great care
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he pleasure When great felt chose movies he
When he chose movies he felt great pleasure
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movies a chose took time he his long He when
He took a long time when he chose his movies
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On other the different work hand was
On the other hand work was different
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At work things quickly he chose
At work he chose things quickly
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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