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Grammar cefr A2

speak-past

Word Order Practice

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

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city Janet spoke came from she even the slowly though
Janet spoke slowly even though she came from the city
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language spoke since second her English She it slowly was
She spoke English slowly since it was her second language
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She because spoke French her it was third language slowly
She spoke French slowly because it was her third language
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But because she spoke was slowly interpreter mostly she an
But mostly she spoke slowly because she was an interpreter
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other slowed also people they down she spoke When spoke slowly when
When she spoke slowly other people also slowed down when they spoke
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communication much better This made
This made communication much better
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they when and spoke what meant they they spoke said clearly to Everyone say
Everyone said what they meant to say when they spoke and they spoke clearly
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Janet interpreter clever was a
Janet was a clever interpreter
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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