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Grammar cefr A2

sell-past

Word Order Practice

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

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business Internet Frederick an had
Frederick had an Internet business
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on of things the lots sold He Internet
He sold lots of things on the Internet
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on websites specialised had also bay things He E few a and many he sold different
He had a few specialised websites and he also sold many different things on E bay
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sold clothes he sold books too concert and He sometimes and tickets
He sold concert tickets and clothes and sometimes he sold books too
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E too me but cars Frederick My friend for risky was even on sold said bay that
My friend even sold cars on E bay said Frederick but that was too risky for me
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to internet the was a selling on secret He said there
He said there was a secret to selling on the internet
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don’t dreams things sell said you sell he You
You don’t sell things you sell dreams he said
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he was And good that so is at what
And that is what he was so good at
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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