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Grammar cefr B2

keep-past

Word Order Practice

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

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unusual was and Fiorello man good a bit Mancini a
Fiorello Mancini was a good man and a bit unusual
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promises and his politician kept he He was a
He was a politician and he kept his promises
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he what promised and was be open He careful he liked very to could as about he as
He was very careful about what he promised and he liked to be as open as he could
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few secrets said dangerous and because he are I heavy very kept secrets
I kept very few secrets he said because secrets are heavy and dangerous
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in Politics didn't if and you even secrets keep more open and very his difficult were difficult were town
Politics in his town were very difficult and even more difficult if you were open and didn't keep secrets
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alive kept I who in friends kept kept I politics enough me never and to needed I help because quiet
I kept alive in politics because I kept enough friends who needed to help me and I never kept quiet
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politicians Quiet are forgotten
Quiet politicians are forgotten
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honest he less who these kept By the other he with than things politicians doing was were up
By doing these things he kept up with the other politicians who were less honest than he was
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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