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Grammar cefr A2

cost-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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new expensive things has likes Douglas taste and he
Douglas likes new things and he has expensive taste
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He a bought car new
He bought a new car
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is too has it The much problem cost
The problem is it has cost too much
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price the of the than was car There more just
There was more than just the price of the car
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as gasoline as and half one grade high times a has cost The car regular much would a
The high grade gasoline has cost one and a half times as much as a regular car would
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ordinary six in used Then cost he his car more months much have pay for the than to service past inspections
Then in the past six months service inspections have cost much more than he used to pay for his ordinary car
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now his too is of it Douglas Porsche because cost much has thinking selling
Douglas is thinking of selling his Porsche now because it has cost too much
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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