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Grammar cefr B1

go-past

Word Order Practice

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

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