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Grammar cefr B1

go-past

Word Order Practice

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

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