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Grammar cefr A2

break-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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making out blocks Joey of Lego for loved has years things
Joey has loved making things out of Lego blocks for years
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his been and favorite is toy two blocks old years six He Lego years have for
He is six years old and Lego blocks have been his favorite toy for two years
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just brother turned But his years two younger old
But his younger brother just turned two years old
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things to break He likes
He likes to break things
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broken of blocks Joey has many things out Lego made the He of
He has broken many of the things Joey made out of Lego blocks
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is know breaking things of doesn't He he course
He doesn't know he is breaking things of course
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Joey's toys he times Several has heart the broken he broke when
Several times he has broken Joey's heart when he broke the toys
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that times he has gotten so upset has Joey at cried
Joey has gotten so upset at times that he has cried
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angry he other his gotten brother's has course bones stopped that himself almost of has younger he But broken times so but
But other times he has gotten so angry that has almost broken his younger brother's bones but of course he stopped himself
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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