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