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