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