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Grammar cefr A2

hit-past

Word Order Practice

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

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ground dull thud a with the The ball hit
The ball hit the ground with a dull thud
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knew out he was Dimpho
Dimpho knew he was out
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playing just He he hit baseball was a and foul ball
He was playing baseball and he just hit a foul ball
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walked the He the his lightly him players hit team and on one to of head back
He walked back to his team and one of the players hit him lightly on the head
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you hit next can it about time Don't worry it
Don't worry about it you can hit it next time
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It's he to a said small difficult target such hit
It's difficult to hit such a small target he said
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time was baseball time and the for practice was first It trying Dimpho
It was practice time and Dimpho was trying baseball for the first time
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liked He quite it was it difficult but
He liked it but it was quite difficult
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After road Let's friend practice the home the said his go hit and
After the practice his friend said Let's hit the road and go home
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that Yeah and sounds said sighed Dimpho good
Dimpho sighed and said Yeah that sounds good
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They home quietly went
They went home quietly
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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