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Grammar cefr A2

burn-past

Word Order Practice

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

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in fire area A northwest burned the
A fire burned in the northwest area
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dry The was it because year strong burned so this fire
The fire burned strong because it was so dry this year
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intensity burned rain strong wind was and there was fires When an the amazing the with little
When there was little rain and the wind was strong the fires burned with an amazing intensity
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burned also and fast They moved fast
They also burned fast and moved fast
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dangerous very That them made
That made them very dangerous
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fire the year years was This twenty the in worst
This year the fire was the worst in twenty years
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burned in its It path everything
It burned everything in its path
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homes had to leave Many people their
Many people had to leave their homes
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a of got could they but week all they not leaving home back when The back did within go know
The did not know when they could go back but they all got back home within a week of leaving
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is It over now
It is over now
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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