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Grammar
cefr A2
hold-past
Word Order Practice
Listen to each sentence, then tap the words in the correct order. Green ✓ = correct so far.
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in
when
class
the
The
together
outside
hands
walked
children
they
school
held
The
children
in
class
held
hands
when
they
walked
together
outside
the
school
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0
/10
easy
If
together
was
to
held
it
hands
keep
they
If
they
held
hands
it
was
easy
to
keep
together
3
0
/10
knew
they
hands
held
if
they
slower
teachers
The
moved
The
teachers
knew
if
they
held
hands
they
moved
slower
4
0
/5
another
was
That
feature
safety
That
was
another
safety
feature
5
0
/20
the
slowed
campus
always
they
held
so
the
together
When
the
hands
held
children
kept
and
down
hands
off
school
When
the
children
held
hands
they
slowed
down
and
kept
together
so
the
always
held
hands
off
the
school
campus
🎉 Excellent work!
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
- Always listen to the audio first before attempting to order the words
- Pay attention to common patterns like subject-verb-object
- Notice how grammar patterns are positioned in sentences
- If you make a mistake, use it as a learning opportunity
- After completing each sentence, listen again while reading your answer