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Grammar cefr A2

do-past

Word Order Practice

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

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Alex kept his house clean
Alex kept his house clean
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friends cleaner than of Perhaps his it most kept he
Perhaps he kept it cleaner than most of his friends
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the times week He a did three laundry
He did the laundry three times a week
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without exception after right And did the the he meal dishes
And he did the dishes right after the meal without exception
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He right work did he vacuuming the from home got after even
He even did the vacuuming right after he got home from work
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was too think didn't much He it
He didn't think it was too much
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house He it his and helped relax liked clean him
He liked his house clean and it helped him relax
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at did it His worried but he friends the as didn't think first about they same
His friends worried about it at first but they didn't think the same as he did
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a dirty sink didn't about a they of They and dirt the few dishes bit in mind didn't worry
They didn't worry about a bit of dirt and they didn't mind a few dirty dishes in the sink
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think important other were and was each his didn't from very Alex different this friends they but
Alex and his friends were different from each other but they didn't think this was very important
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good friends were They
They were good friends
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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