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