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Grammar cefr A2

stand-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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cop traffic Wiley’s a
Wiley’s a traffic cop
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out stood traffic the directing everyday He’s intersection in
He’s stood out in the intersection directing traffic everyday
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in the the He’s rain stood sun in out stood he’s out and
He’s stood out in the sun and he’s stood out in the rain
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carefully drive there cars stands When more out he
When he stands out there cars drive more carefully
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might just he doesn't standing around get think You exercise much
You might think he doesn't get much exercise just standing around
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everyday intersection lot a but in the hours for actually stood He’s he moved out
He’s stood out in the intersection for hours everyday but actually he moved a lot
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all has the watch cars He directions from to
He has to watch the cars from all directions
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moved when still stood it's him noticed drivers He a noticed the haven't dangerous lot that too so he’s and he’s
He noticed that when he’s stood too still the drivers haven't noticed him and it's dangerous so he’s moved a lot
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his likes work He
He likes 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