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Grammar
cefr A2
stand-past
Word Order Practice
Listen to each sentence, then tap the words in the correct order. Green ✓ = correct so far.
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0
/5
a
traffic
cop
was
Wiley
Wiley
was
a
traffic
cop
2
0
/9
the
in
intersection
He
traffic
everyday
out
stood
directing
He
stood
out
in
the
intersection
directing
traffic
everyday
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0
/13
in
stood
sun
the
out
He
and
out
in
stood
he
rain
the
He
stood
out
in
the
sun
and
he
stood
out
in
the
rain
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0
/9
When
stood
cars
more
out
drove
there
he
carefully
When
he
stood
out
there
cars
drove
more
carefully
5
0
/12
stood
actually
moved
a
lot
out
He
in
but
the
he
intersection
He
stood
out
in
the
intersection
but
actually
he
moved
a
lot
6
0
/9
watch
He
all
cars
from
to
had
the
directions
He
had
to
watch
the
cars
from
all
directions
7
0
/16
stood
he
notice
not
a
drivers
still
him
moved
If
lot
did
he
the
too
so
If
he
stood
too
still
the
drivers
did
not
notice
him
so
he
moved
a
lot
8
0
/4
liked
work
He
his
He
liked
his
work
🎉 Excellent work!
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
- Always listen to the audio first before attempting to order the words
- Pay attention to common patterns like subject-verb-object
- Notice how grammar patterns are positioned in sentences
- If you make a mistake, use it as a learning opportunity
- After completing each sentence, listen again while reading your answer