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Grammar cefr A2

be-past

Word Order Practice

Listen to each sentence, then tap the words in the correct order. Green ✓ = correct so far.

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player Lyndon team strongest the was the on
Lyndon was the strongest player on the team
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other The jealous were boys
The other boys were jealous
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the most also Lyndon player confident was
Lyndon was also the most confident player
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on his happy dates was to was He with he talk go happy teachers and girls to ask to
He was happy to ask girls to go on dates and he was happy to talk with his teachers
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was also jealous a but thought guy why nice they That's was everyone he
That's why everyone was jealous but they also thought he was a nice guy
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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