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Grammar cefr B1

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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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came years ago to several America Wen Lei
Wen Lei came to America several years ago
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He had things to many new learn
He had to learn many new things
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telling how American was his those was in He days student an life
He was telling an American student how his life was in those days
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went it still he the everyday school was English to I but difficult said
I went to the English school everyday but it was still difficult he said
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to part went After time on job I the school had I
After school I went on to the part time job I had
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Then back went to my I apartment
Then I went back to my apartment
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American out go you young Friday asked the on nights Did
Did you go out on Friday nights asked the young American
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my through in because No was going homework problems I
No because I was going through problems in my homework
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first that I liked get done to
I liked to get that done first
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to could there the work and into concentrate because quiet it I I went library was
I went into the library to work because it was quiet and I could concentrate there
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usually into down of basement I library building went the the
I usually went down into the basement of the library building
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lots had of study booths They there
They had lots of study booths there
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several to but I sometimes cafeteria the break for a stayed I up for hours went
I stayed for several hours but sometimes I went up to the cafeteria for a break
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coke a I then had
I had a coke then
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did That is I nights on Friday what
That is what I did on Friday nights
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student was a quite serious Wen Lei
Wen Lei was quite a serious student
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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