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Grammar cefr B1

broadcast-past

Word Order Practice

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

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the manager of radio small was Mikhail station a
Mikhail was the manager of a small radio station
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He town in frequently about news broadcast events
He frequently broadcast news about events in town
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broadcast the important or his He listeners news interesting most only help to
He broadcast only the most interesting or important news to help his listeners
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him there advertisers But by then pressure his on was
But then there was pressure on him by his advertisers
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advertisers broadcast more their His wanted adds
His advertisers wanted their adds broadcast more
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things sell They to wanted more
They wanted to sell more things
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decide listen had his he or should if to listen to to advertisers listeners his Mikhail
Mikhail had to decide if he should listen to his advertisers or listen to his listeners
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less went to to radio became out decided the He popular less listen his business station it and and until of advertisers
He decided to listen to his advertisers and the radio station became less and less popular until it went out of business
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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