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