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