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Grammar cefr B1

know-past

Word Order Practice

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

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about knew the truth Devin Jim
Jim knew the truth about Devin
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to left just Devin wanted alone be
Devin just wanted to be left alone
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month the knew in Devin office there happened the political involved with what and scandal he was mayor's last
Devin was involved with the political scandal in the mayor's office last month and he knew what happened there
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He firsthand the listened because meetings knew to he
He knew firsthand because he listened to the meetings
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he do things But any bad he did of people say the didn't
But he didn't do any of the bad things people say he did
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he but to didn't knew whereabouts Jim say that anyone Devin's
Jim knew Devin's whereabouts but he didn't say that to anyone
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to knew He he Devin time would be alone needed if could everyone Devin gone after they have knew and
He knew Devin needed time to be alone and he knew everyone would have gone after Devin if they could
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Devin own his way fix time needed things to
Devin needed time to fix things his own way
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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