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Grammar cefr A2

hide-past

Word Order Practice

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

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hiding Alex Cardoso was
Alex Cardoso was hiding
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trouble He in often got
He often got in trouble
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in got when trouble he He hid
He hid when he got in trouble
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couldn't so parents at He his yell hid him himself
He hid himself so his parents couldn't yell at him
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strict bad boy were but not he his parents fact In very a was
In fact he was not a bad boy but his parents were very strict
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him at of yelled they do hours it everyday and four did to He homework if he not do had
He had to do four hours of homework everyday and if he did not do it they yelled at him
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pens check he they red homework couldn't So hid so their his often
So he often hid their red pens so they couldn't check his homework
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had time pens Alex the for looking and to spend They hid then
They had to spend time looking for the pens and then Alex hid
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of him In fact sort for it was fun
In fact it was sort of fun for him
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and He ways in hid a many skill for him was creative it
He hid in many creative ways and it was a skill for him
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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