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Grammar cefr A2

break-past

Word Order Practice

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

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to out of loved blocks Joey things Lego make
Joey loved to make things out of Lego blocks
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old years Lego his toy was favorite he When blocks six were
When he was six years old Lego blocks were his favorite toy
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he that But to and brother younger was his at old years liked things break two age
But his younger brother was two years old and he liked to break things at that age
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brother his Lego that made things He broke of always out
He always broke things that his brother made out of Lego
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he breaking He things was didn't know
He didn't know he was breaking things
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only He it that knew was fun
He only knew that it was fun
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Sometimes broke when his heart toys he brother's his he broke
Sometimes he broke his brother's heart when he broke his toys
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got cried upset Joey often so he that
Joey got so upset that he often cried
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sometimes he him he the when brother's his lego But punish toys block broke bones broke almost to
But sometimes he almost broke his brother's bones to punish him when he broke the lego block toys
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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