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Grammar
cefr A2
hit-perfect_tense
Word Order Practice
Listen to each sentence, then tap the words in the correct order. Green ✓ = correct so far.
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ground
The
thud
hit
with
ball
dull
a
the
The
ball
hit
the
ground
with
a
dull
thud
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foul
knew
ball
was
it
a
Dimpho
Dimpho
knew
it
was
a
foul
ball
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/6
Dimpho's
times
five
to
been
bat
Dimpho's
been
to
bat
five
times
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/6
He's
the
five
times
ball
hit
He's
hit
the
ball
five
times
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/8
he's
a
ball
foul
And
five
times
hit
And
he's
hit
a
foul
ball
five
times
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0
/5
his
day
just
Today
isn't
Today
just
isn't
his
day
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0
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just
Sometimes
after
run
home
a
he
ball
the
hit
was
it
he's
knew
Sometimes
after
he's
just
hit
the
ball
he
knew
it
was
a
home
run
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0
/13
time
each
the
foul
he's
he's
ball
known
Today
be
it
would
hit
Today
each
time
he's
hit
the
ball
he's
known
it
would
be
foul
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0
/7
is
But
he
another
tomorrow
day
knows
But
he
knows
tomorrow
is
another
day
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0
/7
perfect
be
to
doesn't
have
today
He
He
doesn't
have
to
be
perfect
today
🎉 Excellent work!
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
- Always listen to the audio first before attempting to order the words
- Pay attention to common patterns like subject-verb-object
- Notice how grammar patterns are positioned in sentences
- If you make a mistake, use it as a learning opportunity
- After completing each sentence, listen again while reading your answer