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Grammar cefr A2

forgive-past

Word Order Practice

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

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too much I me to have Holly said said Doug Forgive
Forgive me I have said too much said Holly to Doug
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was She few him at angry ago just hours a
She was angry at him just a few hours ago
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her Now anger gone was
Now her anger was gone
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looked she so when sad him saw forgave he She after face his
She forgave him after she saw his face when he looked so sad
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forgave had I she you said
I forgave you she had said
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can yourself forgive you But
But can you forgive yourself
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he so but I think it's difficult said
I think so he said but it's difficult
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really a mistake you hurt that was and I big
I really hurt you and that was a big mistake
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was So Holly happy
So Holly was happy
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you thing ever said the I forgave she Saying was best
Saying I forgave you was the best thing she ever said
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him feelings for then about her But talked she
But then she talked about her feelings for him
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when she much That too was said
That was when she said too much
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does It not seem though bad
It does not seem bad though
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guy is good a Doug very
Doug is a very good guy
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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