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