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