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Grammar cefr B1

buy-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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weekly milk away home the Nan from eggs same she bread since store from has bought moved and
Nan has bought milk eggs and bread weekly from the same store since she moved away from home
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she has Well usually
Well she usually has
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but bought often milk so quite She's and hasn't eggs often bought bread she quite
She's bought bread and milk quite often but she hasn't bought eggs quite so often
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at because a eggs always a she's time That's bought dozen
That's because she's always bought a dozen eggs at a time
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problem But her been vegetables real has
But her real problem has been vegetables
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bought buy small they so can't amounts and She than always spoil actually has them often more needed she she in
She can't buy them in small amounts so she has always bought more than she actually needed and they often spoil
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always she buys more Then
Then she always buys more
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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