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Grammar cefr B1

lose-past

Word Order Practice

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

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almost things Candace everyday lost
Candace lost things almost everyday
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why lost and things that’s organised was very She she not
She was not very organised and that’s why she lost things
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keys lost she car her Sometimes
Sometimes she lost her car keys
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days she Other makeup her lost
Other days she lost her makeup
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until she panicked she found time but them things again always almost She every found
She almost always found things again but until she found them she panicked every time
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was her miracle mind she It a didn’t lose that
It was a miracle that she didn’t lose her mind
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lose I things she things said found completely After never she though
After she found things though she said I never lose things completely
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more had lose so out would But organised she not get worker to she a to better
But she had to get more organised so she would not lose out to a better worker
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made Being her less disorganised efficient
Being disorganised made her less efficient
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faster Then work got other done workers
Then other workers got work done faster
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lose close but She her it was didn’t job
She didn’t lose her job but it was close
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everything Losing same losing the job as was her
Losing her job was the same as losing everything
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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