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