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Grammar cefr A2

sleep-past

Word Order Practice

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

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lot Ted slept a
Ted slept a lot
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to at He like worked part he a restaurant fast job a much food work time didn’t so
He didn’t like to work much so he worked a part time job at a fast food restaurant
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he for home got few slept hours he After a
After he got home he slept for a few hours
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dinner watched TV Then made some and he
Then he made dinner and watched some TV
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some games energy video had he played left he If still
If he still had some energy left he played video games
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Otherwise slept he
Otherwise he slept
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every He least ten at night slept hours
He slept at least ten hours every night
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He loved it
He loved it
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has so sleeps job less Now time full he he a
Now he has a full time job so he sleeps less
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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