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Grammar cefr A2

dig-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 Lisa loved and in Edward playing together sand
Lisa and Edward loved playing in the sand together
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the were old on years and They cars sandbox Sunday four they in with played both
They were both four years old and they played with cars in the sandbox on Sunday
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buildings dug up make sand and Lisa tunnels with to dug Edward
Lisa dug tunnels and Edward dug up sand to make buildings with
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hours dug the afternoon and They tired in never got for
They dug for hours in the afternoon and never got tired
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carefully dug very the collapse would the tunnel sand not through Lisa so
Lisa dug through the sand very carefully so the tunnel would not collapse
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moist corner dug the sand sandbox Edward of the the into was where
Edward dug into the corner of the sandbox where the sand was moist
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with building thought for better he This was
This was better for building with he thought
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of the them much pictures show to liked them they Their in sandbox playing digging how mothers took
Their mothers took pictures of them playing in the sandbox to show them how much they liked digging
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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