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Grammar cefr B1

lose-past

Word Order Practice

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

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almost things lost Candace everyday
Candace lost things almost everyday
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lost that’s she why not She very was and organised things
She was not very organised and that’s why she lost things
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lost keys her car Sometimes she
Sometimes she lost her car keys
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her she Other days makeup lost
Other days she lost her makeup
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She things found them panicked almost she she every but again until found always time
She almost always found things again but until she found them she panicked every time
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was miracle It that she her a lose didn’t mind
It was a miracle that she didn’t lose her mind
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found After never things I said completely though she lose she things
After she found things though she said I never lose things completely
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to to out so would But organised had a better worker she more get lose she not
But she had to get more organised so she would not lose out to a better worker
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made efficient Being disorganised less her
Being disorganised made her less efficient
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work got Then done workers other faster
Then other workers got work done faster
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but lose didn’t her close it was She job
She didn’t lose her job but it was close
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losing the job Losing was her everything same as
Losing her job was the same as losing everything
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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