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Grammar cefr A2

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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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hiding Alex Cardoso's been
Alex Cardoso's been hiding
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He gets in trouble often
He often gets in trouble
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gotten trouble He's hidden every time he's in
He's hidden every time he's gotten in trouble
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He's so at parents himself yell hidden can't his him
He's hidden himself so his parents can't yell at him
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parents strict his is are not he very but fact a bad In boy
In fact he is not a bad boy but his parents are very strict
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hours He everyday of homework to has do four
He has to do four hours of homework everyday
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him they it doesn't yell do he If at
If he doesn't do it they yell at him
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check they pens hides his red so their So often homework can't he
So he often hides their red pens so they can't check his homework
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spend They red time for have looking Alex hides pens the and then to
They have to spend time looking for the red pens and then Alex hides
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him it fact In of sort is fun for
In fact it is sort of fun for him
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for it in him is hidden a creative and skill many He's ways
He's hidden in many creative ways and it is 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