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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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easy If together was to held it hands keep they
If they held hands it was easy to keep together
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knew they hands held if they slower teachers The moved
The teachers knew if they held hands they moved slower
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another was That feature safety
That was another safety feature
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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
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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