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Grammar cefr A2

forgive-past

Word Order Practice

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

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said much too have I me Doug said Holly Forgive to
Forgive me I have said too much said Holly to Doug
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hours was few at just him ago angry She a
She was angry at him just a few hours ago
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was anger gone Now her
Now her anger was gone
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so She when forgave looked after him she he his saw sad face
She forgave him after she saw his face when he looked so sad
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I said had forgave she you
I forgave you she had said
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yourself can you But forgive
But can you forgive yourself
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but it's I think said he difficult so
I think so he said but it's difficult
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hurt I mistake big really a and was you that
I really hurt you and that was a big mistake
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Holly was So happy
So Holly was happy
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Saying best was she thing forgave ever I the said you
Saying I forgave you was the best thing she ever said
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feelings But about talked she her for him then
But then she talked about her feelings for him
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she much That said was too when
That was when she said too much
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It bad seem not though does
It does not seem bad though
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is guy Doug good very a
Doug is a very good guy
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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