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