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Grammar cefr B1

sing-past

Word Order Practice

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

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chance he had the Carl when sang beautifully
Carl sang beautifully when he had the chance
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the chance had often he And
And he had the chance often
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and sang He he gospel regularly practised
He sang gospel and he practised regularly
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He choir friends his group sang with of but in sang church nights also Friday on he a private
He sang with his church choir but he also sang in a private group of friends on Friday nights
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hymns style sang They a their they own sang but anthems songs also Capella and
They sang anthems and hymns but they also sang their own songs a Capella style
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feel people sang did he other with shy he not together Since
Since he sang together with other people he did not feel shy
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although also solo was know voice singing he However such nice it with sang possible for that him a he didn’t
However he sang with such a nice voice that singing solo was also possible for him although he didn’t know it
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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