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Grammar cefr A2

cut-past

Word Order Practice

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

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a was she teenager when was Janet very a girl helpful
Janet was a very helpful girl when she was a teenager
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did people help She lots her around things to of
She did lots of things to help people around her
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instance cut hair two months brother's once For her she every
For instance she cut her brother's hair once every two months
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No as one as could could she cut hair good
No one could cut hair as good as she could
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mother kitchen the helped also She in her
She also helped her mother in the kitchen
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could the all preparation cook so mother her food the easily cut vegetables for She
She cut all the vegetables for the food preparation so her mother could cook easily
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cutting fast and did was she She at while it very she sang
She was very fast at cutting and she sang while she did it
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cut father because a she scary she said girl was Her well so
Her father said she was a scary girl because she cut so well
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it just when She heard laughed she
She just laughed when she heard it
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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