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