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Grammar cefr A2

put-past

Word Order Practice

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

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into the the table Ellen put on her came and house keys
Ellen came into the house and put her keys on the table
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down groceries Then counter on the the put she
Then she put the groceries down on the counter
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put usually a bedroom keys small her in her in tray She
She usually put her keys in a small tray in her bedroom
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groceries she and Today not was of drop did because want she to different them holding lots was
Today was different because she was holding lots of groceries and she did not want to drop them
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her different habit putting in problem from keys of the The that tray this was was
The problem was that this was different from her habit of putting keys in the tray
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she One hour later could not find keys the
One hour later she could not find the keys
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she found move tray finally them the to When she decided
When she finally found them she decided to move the tray
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She it the easy in came put the keys there so was tray entrance near time she the to put every
She put the tray near the entrance so it was easy to put the keys there every time she came in
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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