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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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too Amanda ate much
Amanda ate too much
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It big problem a was
It was a big problem
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her eating worries she had many and She in liked life
She liked eating and she had many worries in her life
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When she ate worried she
When she worried she ate
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not Her much brother either regularly and and ate eat her father did mother too
Her brother ate regularly and her father and mother did not eat too much either
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diet a balanced They ate
They ate a balanced diet
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and Amanda junk snacks lot ate But of a other food
But Amanda ate a lot of snacks and other junk food
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problem this change knew she to did She know was it how a not but
She knew this was a problem but she did not know how to change it
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This becoming she older as got started serious
This started becoming serious as she got older
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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