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