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