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Grammar cefr A2

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Word Order Practice

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

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seven Sandra her house left everyday am thirty at
Sandra left her house at seven thirty am everyday
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This to be earlier needed than it was
This was earlier than it needed to be
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could to if left seven she for be on at She wanted have still and time fifty work
She could have left at seven fifty and still be on time for work if she wanted to
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on early because to she the through liked But she walk park the way work to left
But she left early because she liked to walk through the park on the way to work
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morning Sometimes beautiful she a park of in photograph took the the
Sometimes she took a photograph in the park of the beautiful morning
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so If time photograph enjoy her left copy at could husband’s good place too he was dinner a of the she the at it table it on
If the photograph was good she left a copy of it on her husband’s place at the table at dinner time so he could enjoy it too
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and Dinner at left she was everyday ten almost at work six five
Dinner was at six and she left work at five ten almost everyday
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home got to Then for be a few could with her time relax before minutes husband home enough she
Then she could be home with enough time to relax for a few minutes before her husband got home
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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