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Grammar cefr A2

lay-perfect_tense

Word Order Practice

Listen to each sentence, then tap the words in the correct order. Green ✓ = correct so far.

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is guy very Joe sentimental a
Joe is a very sentimental guy
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buy attached old new his bed needs bed a but he feels to to He
He needs to buy a new bed but he feels attached to his old bed
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he's he the for thinks on fifteen than laid bed all After same years more
After all he thinks he's laid on the same bed for more than fifteen years
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on He's laid thunderstorms it in
He's laid on it in thunderstorms
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it on parties after He's laid great
He's laid on it after great parties
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laid on he work He's was from exhausted when it
He's laid on it when he was exhausted from work
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to a bed He want to but get doesn't he new has
He doesn't want to get a new bed but he has to
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broken bed to starting springs his has see come and You out the are
You see his bed has broken and the springs are starting to come out
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Joe bed buy a to It's time for new
It's time for Joe to buy a new bed
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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