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Grammar cefr A2

lay-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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guy a sentimental Joe very is
Joe is a very sentimental guy
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but his attached new he feels a bed needs old to buy He bed to
He needs to buy a new bed but he feels attached to his old bed
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the laid all bed thinks fifteen After than he for he's years same on more
After all he thinks he's laid on the same bed for more than fifteen years
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on in He's thunderstorms laid it
He's laid on it in thunderstorms
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on great after it laid He's parties
He's laid on it after great parties
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was exhausted He's when on he work from it laid
He's laid on it when he was exhausted from work
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doesn't has he get He but want bed to to a new
He doesn't want to get a new bed but he has to
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You to and bed out his see the are has springs come broken starting
You see his bed has broken and the springs are starting to come out
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buy It's new to Joe a for bed time
It's time for Joe to buy a new bed
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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