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Grammar cefr B1

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Word Order Practice

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

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