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Grammar cefr A2

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Word Order Practice

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

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liked new Douglas things
Douglas liked new things
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expensive He taste also had
He also had expensive taste
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He new wanted car a
He wanted a new car
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much cost too was problem it The
The problem was it cost too much
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a bought too was he though even car Porsche much and he it wanted it that The cost
The car that he wanted was a Porsche and even though it cost too much he bought it
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cost too much He it loved but it drive to
He loved to drive it but it cost too much
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In problem was fact it only not the buying
In fact buying it was not the only problem
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run The car too cost much to
The car cost too much to run
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gasoline needed octane cost high which lot It a
It needed high octane gasoline which cost a lot
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also best cost It which a needed the oil lot
It needed the best oil which also cost a lot
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And parts also too car for much the cost
And parts for the car also cost too much
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running Just cost Douglas could car more the than afford
Just running the car cost more than Douglas could afford
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car this He bought shouldn't have
He shouldn't have bought this car
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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