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