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Grammar cefr A2

dig-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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Edward sand Lisa love playing and together in the
Lisa and Edward love playing in the sand together
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almost years cars old a four for they the and sandbox Sunday on are They with have in both played year
They are both four years old and they have played with cars in the sandbox on Sunday for almost a year
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sand tunnels Lisa and make with has dug up Edward to dug has buildings
Lisa has dug tunnels and Edward has dug up sand to make buildings with
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getting for hours They dug afternoon every tired have without
They have dug for hours every afternoon without getting tired
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very so collapse tunnels Every through do not carefully sand Lisa has the week the dug
Every week Lisa has dug through the sand very carefully so the tunnels do not collapse
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of the moist dug corner sandbox the into the Edward has sand get to
Edward has dug into the corner of the sandbox to get the moist sand
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better building thinks with for is That he
That is better for building with he thinks
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them sandbox in taken the mothers of show they have Their them much playing to how pictures like digging
Their mothers have taken pictures of them playing in the sandbox to show them how much they like digging
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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