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Grammar cefr A2

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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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Alex been Cardoso's hiding
Alex Cardoso's been hiding
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in He often gets trouble
He often gets in trouble
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time he's hidden gotten in every He's trouble
He's hidden every time he's gotten in trouble
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yell him at hidden can't He's himself his parents so
He's hidden himself so his parents can't yell at him
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but a his bad is In parents boy are he fact very not strict
In fact he is not a bad boy but his parents are very strict
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to homework of He do four everyday hours has
He has to do four hours of homework everyday
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he If they it yell do him at doesn't
If he doesn't do it they yell at him
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check red hides he can't so So homework they their pens his often
So he often hides their red pens so they can't check his homework
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Alex to looking hides spend the red and They then pens have time for
They have to spend time looking for the red pens and then Alex hides
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fact In for of it fun sort him is
In fact it is sort of fun for him
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ways many is for in a He's skill him and creative it hidden
He's hidden in many creative ways and it is 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