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Grammar cefr B1

sit-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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every and a sat on half day four for hours for one bus years Joel’s the past the
Joel’s sat on the bus for one and a half hours every day for the past four years
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for forty since bus He’s minutes five stressful it is sat usually morning crowded is so the in the but
He’s sat for forty five minutes in the morning but it is usually stressful since the bus is so crowded
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on sat five Then home after another minutes the forty way work he’s for
Then after work he’s sat for another forty five minutes on the way home
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quite tired end at with usually the days he He the day sits a of plump down is most since
He usually sits down with a plump at the end of the day since he is quite tired most days
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of the he’s And road the view the watch he enjoy at bus can the so and sat always front
And he’s always sat at the front of the bus so he can watch the road and enjoy the view
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he big labour bonus so it a feels is he sits He when manual does
He does manual labour so when he sits he feels it is a big bonus
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he on like beside he since sits the doesn’t if student relax cannot a But he bus kids
But if he sits beside a student on the bus he cannot relax since he doesn’t like kids
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much thinks squirm they move and too He
He thinks they squirm and move too much
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all in the Joel All likes riding bus
All in all Joel likes riding the bus
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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