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