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Grammar cefr B1

know-perfect_tense

Word Order Practice

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

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about along Devin has known truth all the Jim
Jim has known the truth about Devin all along
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left Devin to be just alone wants
Devin just wants to be left alone
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with Devin mayor's in the political was office involved the last scandal month
Devin was involved with the political scandal in the mayor's office last month
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office event the little known the happened every beginning that He's in since
He's known every little event that happened in the office since the beginning
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known He's person each
He's known each person
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the things He's they know said
He's know the things they said
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anything the all did they but He's things said hasn't he known
He's known all the things they did but he hasn't said anything
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blower whistle a isn't He
He isn't a whistle blower
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live live wants let He and to just
He just wants to live and let live
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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