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Grammar cefr A2

choose-past

Word Order Practice

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

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the rental store DVD going Herb to liked
Herb liked going to the DVD rental store
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another thing he but liked Of course movies he there was liked watching
Of course he liked watching movies but there was another thing he liked
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He chose with his movies care great
He chose his movies with great care
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felt chose movies great pleasure he When he
When he chose movies he felt great pleasure
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time he chose his long a took when He movies
He took a long time when he chose his movies
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was the different other hand work On
On the other hand work was different
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work At things he quickly chose
At work he chose things quickly
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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