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