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Grammar cefr A2

dig-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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Lisa Edward sand love in playing and together the
Lisa and Edward love playing in the sand together
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the played Sunday in have years a four They sandbox year for are cars both on old and they almost with
They are both four years old and they have played with cars in the sandbox on Sunday for almost a year
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with and Lisa buildings has has up dug tunnels make dug Edward sand to
Lisa has dug tunnels and Edward has dug up sand to make buildings with
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tired getting without dug afternoon for hours every They have
They have dug for hours every afternoon without getting tired
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through carefully the collapse Lisa so the tunnels not week dug sand do has Every very
Every week Lisa has dug through the sand very carefully so the tunnels do not collapse
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to get sandbox the of the sand has the Edward moist dug into corner
Edward has dug into the corner of the sandbox to get the moist sand
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he thinks That better for is with building
That is better for building with he thinks
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much to have mothers the pictures them of digging show Their taken them how in sandbox they playing like
Their mothers have taken pictures of them playing in the sandbox to show them how much they like 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