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Grammar cefr A2

hide-past

Word Order Practice

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

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Alex hiding Cardoso was
Alex Cardoso was hiding
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in often He got trouble
He often got in trouble
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he He trouble hid in got when
He hid when he got in trouble
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He his hid couldn't at himself yell parents him so
He hid himself so his parents couldn't yell at him
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he In a not were fact bad parents but was his strict boy very
In fact he was not a bad boy but his parents were very strict
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and of it him they at He do had he homework yelled did four do if to everyday not hours
He had to do four hours of homework everyday and if he did not do it they yelled at him
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So he check his red they homework often pens their so couldn't hid
So he often hid their red pens so they couldn't check his homework
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then the They had hid to pens Alex for looking spend and time
They had to spend time looking for the pens and then Alex hid
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of for In fun sort was him fact it
In fact it was sort of fun for him
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hid He many a skill in him it was for creative and ways
He hid in many creative ways and it was a skill for him
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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