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Grammar cefr A2

forget-past

Word Order Practice

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

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dinner The tasted great
The dinner tasted great
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was long slow and It delicious
It was long slow and delicious
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it didn't Jack forget
Jack didn't forget it
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anyway forget much does not He
He does not forget much anyway
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like forgot never the year was He but details about sometimes the what chef he forgot wine made
He sometimes forgot details like what year the wine was made but he never forgot about the chef
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was and gourmand he food Jack loved a
Jack was a gourmand and he loved food
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forgot was He he good and the meal the pay he money to of ate what how lots forgot he never had meals bad what had but because much or always he for about
He always forgot how much he had to pay for the meals because he had lots of money but he never forgot what he ate and what was good or bad about the meal
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He loved food
He loved food
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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