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Grammar cefr B2

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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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a is Mancini man Fiorello and bit unusual a good
Fiorello Mancini is a good man and a bit unusual
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the is politician time at he kept a his and He same has promises
He is a politician and at the same time he has kept his promises
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very is careful he promises He about what
He is very careful about what he promises
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to as open can be also as likes he He
He also likes to be as open as he can
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says he secrets few and kept are because heavy dangerous I've very secrets
I've kept very few secrets he says because secrets are heavy and dangerous
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even more if difficult are and open very people's is and kept difficult secrets you Politics haven't
Politics is very difficult and even more difficult if you are open and haven't kept people's secrets
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in I've I've alive politics I've because who enough to quiet kept kept and need friends me never help kept
I've kept alive in politics because I've kept enough friends who need to help me and I've never kept quiet
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forgotten politicians are Quiet
Quiet politicians are forgotten
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less he who By the honest he has politicians these than are things with up is other doing kept
By doing these things he has kept up with the other politicians who are less honest than he is
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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