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Grammar cefr A2

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Word Order Practice

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

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Amanda ate much too
Amanda ate too much
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big was problem a It
It was a big problem
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She liked and her worries she eating had in many life
She liked eating and she had many worries in her life
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she she When worried ate
When she worried she ate
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father eat and either did ate regularly Her too not much her mother and brother
Her brother ate regularly and her father and mother did not eat too much either
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balanced ate a diet They
They ate a balanced diet
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food Amanda of But lot a junk and ate snacks other
But Amanda ate a lot of snacks and other junk food
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how she was this to She problem a it not did but change knew know
She knew this was a problem but she did not know how to change it
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started she serious got as becoming This older
This started becoming serious as she got older
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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