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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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cop
traffic
a
was
Wiley
Wiley
was
a
traffic
cop
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stood
everyday
He
directing
out
traffic
the
intersection
in
He
stood
out
in
the
intersection
directing
traffic
everyday
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and
out
sun
the
He
stood
stood
in
in
he
rain
the
out
He
stood
out
in
the
sun
and
he
stood
out
in
the
rain
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more
there
drove
out
When
carefully
he
cars
stood
When
he
stood
out
there
cars
drove
more
carefully
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He
stood
in
lot
he
the
but
a
moved
actually
out
intersection
He
stood
out
in
the
intersection
but
actually
he
moved
a
lot
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the
to
from
all
cars
directions
watch
He
had
He
had
to
watch
the
cars
from
all
directions
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still
lot
so
notice
a
too
moved
did
he
the
If
him
drivers
not
stood
he
If
he
stood
too
still
the
drivers
did
not
notice
him
so
he
moved
a
lot
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He
liked
work
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