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Grammar cefr A2

catch-past

Word Order Practice

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

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play baseball Dale to liked
Dale liked to play baseball
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twelve was years old He
He was twelve years old
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caught when very at fast practice were even they He balls easily
He caught balls easily at practice even when they were very fast
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last everyday He year practiced almost
He practiced almost everyday last year
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got practiced he tired when he long too But
But when he practiced too long he got tired
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he cold caught got a too When he sometimes tired
When he got too tired sometimes he caught a cold
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other after he played tag practice the Sometimes with boys
Sometimes after practice he played tag with the other boys
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him They caught not was easily very he because fast usually
They usually caught him easily because he was not very fast
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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