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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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0
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DVD
the
going
store
rental
liked
to
Herb
Herb
liked
going
to
the
DVD
rental
store
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0
/13
he
Of
was
liked
he
movies
but
watching
thing
course
there
liked
another
Of
course
he
liked
watching
movies
but
there
was
another
thing
he
liked
3
0
/7
with
movies
chose
care
great
He
his
He
chose
his
movies
with
great
care
4
0
/8
he
chose
movies
When
felt
great
pleasure
he
When
he
chose
movies
he
felt
great
pleasure
5
0
/10
took
a
He
time
movies
when
long
chose
he
his
He
took
a
long
time
when
he
chose
his
movies
6
0
/7
On
hand
different
the
was
other
work
On
the
other
hand
work
was
different
7
0
/6
quickly
work
things
chose
he
At
At
work
he
chose
things
quickly
🎉 Excellent work!
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
- Always listen to the audio first before attempting to order the words
- Pay attention to common patterns like subject-verb-object
- Notice how grammar patterns are positioned in sentences
- If you make a mistake, use it as a learning opportunity
- After completing each sentence, listen again while reading your answer