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Grammar cefr A2

let-past

Word Order Practice

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

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the the of to because toilet needed to if still class they let Susan go were middle in students young they very
Susan let students go to the toilet in the middle of class if they needed to because they were still very young
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schedule were in She used school knew getting to still the they
She knew they were still getting used to the schedule in school
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the hard end day the at deep a but work was fun because thought of teaching teaching She she sigh long let was out
She thought teaching was fun but at the end of the day she let out a long deep sigh because teaching was hard work
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out let she if and to asked her them they students a a The listen to whoop if they like liked often stories would story
The students liked her stories and they often let out a whoop if she asked them if they would like to listen to a story
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let out the a she Yay of let the to home often school them of At run they started end out loud as they day when
At the end of the day when she let them out of school they often let out a loud Yay as they started to run home
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home however go their without never let homework She them
She never let them go home without their homework however
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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