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Grammar cefr B1

lose-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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things everyday almost Candace has lost
Candace has lost things almost everyday
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has is very She things and she lost why not organised that’s
She is not very organised and that’s why she has lost things
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car her days she Some has lost keys
Some days she has lost her car keys
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has makeup lost Other she days her
Other days she has lost her makeup
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until again them finds things she almost finds always almost panics She she always but
She almost always finds things again but until she finds them she almost always panics
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it she her If mind miracle lose be doesn’t will a
If she doesn’t lose her mind it will be a miracle
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finds though completely I lose says she After things things never she
After she finds things though she says I never lose things completely
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worker have that weeks But better realised more lost had out or she few to to a organised she she get ago might a
But a few weeks ago she realised that she had to get more organised or she might have lost out to a better worker
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disorganised efficient her Being less makes
Being disorganised makes her less efficient
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workers get done Then other faster work
Then other workers get work done faster
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her might then have would She job have everything lost and lost she
She might have lost her job and then she would have lost 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

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