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