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Grammar cefr B1

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Word Order Practice

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

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ago came Lei America Wen to years several
Wen Lei came to America several years ago
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new had things to He learn many
He had to learn many new things
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an days those student telling life was He how in American his was
He was telling an American student how his life was in those days
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I English difficult school it said everyday still went the but to he was
I went to the English school everyday but it was still difficult he said
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went had I to part school I the job time on After
After school I went on to the part time job I had
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went Then to back my I apartment
Then I went back to my apartment
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Did the American nights on Friday go out young asked you
Did you go out on Friday nights asked the young American
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my homework No problems I through in going because was
No because I was going through problems in my homework
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that liked done to I first get
I liked to get that done first
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I there to because it went quiet I the library was and into concentrate work could
I went into the library to work because it was quiet and I could concentrate there
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of into went the I usually the library down basement building
I usually went down into the basement of the library building
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study They there had lots of booths
They had lots of study booths there
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the for a up I hours sometimes I to break for stayed cafeteria went several but
I stayed for several hours but sometimes I went up to the cafeteria for a break
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coke a then had I
I had a coke then
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on nights did I Friday is That what
That is what I did on Friday nights
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Lei a was serious Wen student quite
Wen Lei was quite a serious student
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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