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Grammar cefr A2

begin-past

Word Order Practice

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

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a always Chelinda coffee of breakfast began with her cup
Chelinda always began her breakfast with a cup of coffee
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breakfast she the After living into room went
After breakfast she went into the living room
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she stretches Then for the her began day
Then she began her stretches for the day
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began slowly stretching She
She began stretching slowly
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too She to breath slowly careful always was
She was always careful to breath slowly too
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porch on sat fifteen After minutes for the stretching she
After stretching she sat on the porch for fifteen minutes
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began on work she her Then computer
Then she began work on her computer
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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