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Grammar cefr A2

catch-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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to Dale likes play baseball
Dale likes to play baseball
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old years twelve He is
He is twelve years old
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the caught at all balls He's easily practices
He's caught balls easily at all the practices
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even ones very He's fast the caught
He's even caught the very fast ones
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He's for the year everyday almost last practiced
He's practiced almost everyday for the last year
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he he too practices long tired When gets
When he practices too long he gets tired
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he's he's time a Every caught gotten tired cold too
Every time he's gotten too tired he's caught a cold
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after the tag is his with practice boys Today he playing other
Today after his practice he is playing tag with the other boys
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easily caught him tired he fast not They've and this time because very is
They've caught him easily this time because he is tired and 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