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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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Dinah never hurt has anyone
Dinah has never hurt anyone
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been always kind She's
She's always been kind
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haven't other But kind been so people
But other people haven't been so kind
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is in class her Another boy uncaring
Another boy in her class is uncaring
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children other He's hurt
He's hurt other children
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sometimes animals He's hurt
He's hurt animals sometimes
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or He's time every hurt he's something someone hurt Dinah
He's hurt Dinah every time he's hurt someone or something
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feels That's she a because thing when bad hurt she sees happen
That's because she feels hurt when she sees a bad thing happen
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Another to likes alot yell boy
Another boy likes to yell alot
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like have Dinah's yells much doesn't she so every hurt him ears very he time
Dinah's ears have hurt every time he yells so she doesn't like him very much
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likes Dinah people gentle
Dinah likes gentle people
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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