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Grammar cefr A2

come-past

Word Order Practice

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

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everyday for lunch home came Eugene
Eugene came home everyday for lunch
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lunch home cook liked because at He it eat fresh could to he
He liked to eat lunch at home because he could cook it fresh
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lunch home day however didn't One come he for
One day however he didn't come home for lunch
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staff staff because That lunch a at had the meeting was
That was because the staff had a staff meeting at lunch
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a they had special local meeting that It restaurant was staff at a
It was a special staff meeting that they had at a local restaurant
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meeting for and food forward for Eugene it both to the looked the
Eugene looked forward to it both for the meeting and for the food
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And for home to because have didn't also lunch he come
And also because he didn't have to come home for lunch
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was It for easy him
It was easy for him
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loved He cooked fresh lunches
He loved fresh cooked lunches
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lunch for home came he That's why everyday
That's why everyday he came home for lunch
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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