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