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