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Grammar
cefr A2
build-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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houses
built
Bob
years
has
for
Thornton
Bob
Thornton
has
built
houses
for
years
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father
and
his
a
many
father
His
from
things
is
has
Bob
builder
learned
His
father
is
a
builder
and
Bob
has
learned
many
things
from
his
father
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company
a
and
they've
for
houses
They
construction
years
many
run
have
together
built
They
have
run
a
construction
company
together
and
they've
built
houses
for
many
years
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bigger
is
make
the
hasn't
stopped
build
because
loves
he
to
to
company
successful
Bob
but
building
It
It
is
successful
but
Bob
hasn't
stopped
building
to
make
the
company
bigger
because
he
loves
to
build
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personal
built
a
has
touch
with
for
He
years
houses
He
has
built
houses
with
a
personal
touch
for
years
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have
so
That
been
successful
they
is
why
That
is
why
they
have
been
so
successful
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has
into
continue
the
to
the
also
so
houses
with
son
they
can
business
Bob
his
future
built
run
Bob
has
also
built
houses
with
his
son
so
they
can
continue
to
run
the
business
into
the
future
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houses
many
Bob
many
for
years
has
built
Bob
has
built
many
houses
for
many
years
🎉 Excellent work!
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
- Always listen to the audio first before attempting to order the words
- Pay attention to common patterns like subject-verb-object
- Notice how grammar patterns are positioned in sentences
- If you make a mistake, use it as a learning opportunity
- After completing each sentence, listen again while reading your answer