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