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Grammar cefr B1

shut-perfect_tense

Word Order Practice

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

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at at night since every he has left pm Lambert Friday seven started that company work
Lambert has left work at seven pm every Friday night since he started at that company
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the leave always last He’s to
He’s always the last to leave
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shut locked the his out door behind him the way years the last For of he’s on building it and six
For the last six years he’s shut the door behind him and locked it on his way out of the building
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to but blind eye shut office a in it Sometimes he’s the light off boss turns to back his forgotten the
Sometimes he’s forgotten to shut off the light in the back office but his boss turns a blind eye to it
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Lambert reliable everything with because That's is so else
That's because Lambert is so reliable with everything else
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always work Saturday boss on he on to can light Saturday since almost off shut comes in the also His
His boss can also shut the light off on Saturday since he almost always comes in to work on Saturday
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Lambert He on to factory down has always night Friday able on shut to perfectly count been the
He has always been able to count on Lambert to shut down the factory on Friday night perfectly
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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