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Grammar cefr A2

spend-perfect_tense

Word Order Practice

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

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time spent a lot TV of Lianne’s watching
Lianne’s spent a lot of time watching TV
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it She likes
She likes it
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friends helps watching time she her TV save tells that you money spending But
But she tells her friends that spending time watching TV helps you save money
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watching not better spent cheaper She TV and says when been was at she for TV watching she’s money shopping has times so her
She says she’s spent money shopping at times when she was not watching TV so watching TV has been cheaper and better for her
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life not any TV her her watching spend time and she tells whole thinks to Her spends mother more watching
Her mother thinks she spends her whole life watching TV and tells her not to spend any more time watching
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does not Lianne listen
Lianne does not listen
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on lot In she's of a fact new a money just spent TV
In fact she's just spent a lot of money on a new TV
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likes TV She watching
She likes 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