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Grammar cefr A2

spend-past

Word Order Practice

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

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of time a watching Lianne spent lot TV
Lianne spent a lot of time watching TV
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liked it She
She liked it
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money that helps watching she time her save TV spending told But you friends
But she told her friends that spending time watching TV helps you save money
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shopping so TV was cheaper watching money watching better when spent said TV not and for was She she her she
She said she spent money shopping when she was not watching TV so watching TV was cheaper and better for her
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mother and thought time not her Her watching watching not told any life did spend her more spent TV whole she but listen Lianne to
Her mother thought she spent her whole life watching TV and told her not to spend any more time watching but Lianne did not listen
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liked TV watching She
She liked watching TV
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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