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Grammar cefr A2

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Word Order Practice

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

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loves Ted to sleep
Ted loves to sleep
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He's good mountain he climber a so shape in is
He's a mountain climber so he is in good shape
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they time eat slept But a stop for bite he's to every
But every time they stop for a bite to eat he's slept
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he cat only says is Ted but They are fast naps asleep
They are only cat naps but Ted says he is fast asleep
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glaciers He's on slept
He's slept on glaciers
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slept He's boulders on
He's slept on boulders
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cliffs small on He's ledges on slept
He's slept on small ledges on cliffs
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the way He's on noisy on climbs home some even from slept buses
He's even slept on noisy buses on the way home from some climbs
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that can anywhere to Ted sleep he likes brag
Ted likes to brag that he can sleep anywhere
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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