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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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a traffic cop was Wiley
Wiley was a traffic cop
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the in intersection He traffic everyday out stood directing
He stood out in the intersection directing traffic everyday
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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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When stood cars more out drove there he carefully
When he stood out there cars drove more carefully
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stood actually moved a lot out He in but the he intersection
He stood out in the intersection but actually he moved a lot
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watch He all cars from to had the directions
He had to watch the cars from all directions
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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
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liked work He his
He liked his work
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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