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