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