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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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/6
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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/19
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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/15
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
🎉 Excellent work!
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
- Always listen to the audio first before attempting to order the words
- Pay attention to common patterns like subject-verb-object
- Notice how grammar patterns are positioned in sentences
- If you make a mistake, use it as a learning opportunity
- After completing each sentence, listen again while reading your answer