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Grammar cefr A2

send-past

Word Order Practice

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

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of her every week Amber her pictures parents sent children almost to
Amber sent pictures of her children to her parents almost every week
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She it was very so pictures cheap the to send email used
She used email to send the pictures so it was very cheap
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through and month still them letters she wrote a sent the But once mail
But she still wrote letters and sent them through the mail once a month
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her And letters sent back parents
And her parents sent letters back
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letters They never was money in risky because the sent it
They never sent money in the letters because it was risky
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once Amber her twelve to oldest Amber’s week When house her sent a parent’s was daughter
When Amber’s oldest daughter was twelve Amber sent her to her parent’s house once a week
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in the as lived her same parents Amber city
Amber lived in the same city as her parents
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city the by mail in lived though same Amber letters even she sent
Amber sent letters by mail even though she lived in the same city
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tradition just Amber values
Amber just values tradition
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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