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Grammar cefr A2

drive-past

Word Order Practice

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

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liked to Darleen drive
Darleen liked to drive
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hobby she her fact In it considered
In fact she considered it her hobby
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down thirty the for every about forty stopped she park by the minutes weekend When drove work or she week for
When she stopped work for the weekend she drove down by the park for about thirty or forty minutes every week
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for or hours On place she Saturday almost new three mornings two a drove to always
On Saturday mornings she drove for two or three hours almost always to a new place
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if drive her for asked her a brother him meeting she day business One could hotel to a
One day her brother asked her if she could drive him to a hotel for a business meeting
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drove right without was question it a him She there and away knew where
She knew where it was right away and drove him there without a question
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thanked a her and He and she was her too told that that better better she taxi than drove
He told her that she was better than a taxi and that she drove better too and thanked her
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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