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