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Grammar cefr B1

fall-past

Word Order Practice

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

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smoking fell drinking old when his and he Edward into of habits felt stress workplace the at
Edward fell into his old habits of smoking and drinking when he felt stress at the workplace
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and busy slowed were he things things made behind when work progress at fell when He down too quiet were but
He made progress at work when things were quiet but when things were too busy he slowed down and fell behind
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it something did aware but It of purpose he he was not was on
It was not something he did on purpose but he was aware of it
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and his times When escaped busy in a were and social fantasy games love smart he world fell phone into of media with really
When times were really busy he fell in love with his smart phone and escaped into a fantasy world of games and social media
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new company his a he to Finally at job transferred
Finally he transferred to a new job at his company
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much and quieter steady was It
It was much quieter and steady
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It him into for things place looked last at fell like
It looked like things fell into place for him at last
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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