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