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Grammar cefr B1

dream-past

Word Order Practice

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

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Scot had dream a
Scot had a dream
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could a He of people staff he own own him his that have business full for working and dreamed
He dreamed that he could own his own business and have a full staff of people working for him
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company finish with His a a secure and that Scot job large university father could however get good dreamed
His father however dreamed that Scot could finish university and get a good secure job with a large company
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He and could automobile company an Scot company price also the that large a dreamed was get cars at discount
He also dreamed that the large company was an automobile company and Scot could get cars at a discount price
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so They dreamed things the and conflicted different they dreams a problem had
They dreamed different things and the dreams conflicted so they had a problem
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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