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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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0
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about
knew
the
truth
Devin
Jim
Jim
knew
the
truth
about
Devin
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0
/7
to
left
just
Devin
wanted
alone
be
Devin
just
wanted
to
be
left
alone
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0
/19
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
4
0
/9
He
firsthand
the
listened
because
meetings
knew
to
he
He
knew
firsthand
because
he
listened
to
the
meetings
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/13
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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/11
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
7
0
/20
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
8
0
/9
Devin
own
his
way
fix
time
needed
things
to
Devin
needed
time
to
fix
things
his
own
way
🎉 Excellent work!
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
- Always listen to the audio first before attempting to order the words
- Pay attention to common patterns like subject-verb-object
- Notice how grammar patterns are positioned in sentences
- If you make a mistake, use it as a learning opportunity
- After completing each sentence, listen again while reading your answer