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Grammar cefr A2

ring-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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desk high a front James is building security for attendant the
James is the front desk attendant for a high security building
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important come to the Many have people building
Many important people have come to the building
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in to at when ring the answers they get entrance He front
He answers when they ring to get in at the front entrance
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get in Diplomats have rung to
Diplomats have rung to get in
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to get have rung Spies in
Spies have rung to get in
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politicians in rung have to Important get
Important politicians have rung to get in
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them James all has seen
James has seen them all
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come a the could ever running buzzer problem men and he would ring there If was security six
If there was ever a problem he could ring the buzzer and six security men would come running
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his job James likes
James likes his job
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right It him just for is
It is just right for him
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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