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Grammar cefr A2

ride-past

Word Order Practice

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

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himself Nick a rider considered
Nick considered himself a rider
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he sometimes too He horses guided rode people and
He rode horses and sometimes he guided people too
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difficult others them knew special could with always he because he horses care him took of When rode be
When others rode with him he always took special care of them because he knew horses could be difficult
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ride didn’t horses He only
He didn’t ride only horses
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rode anything He could he
He rode anything he could
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rode friends His camels on farm their
His friends rode camels on their farm
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special they rich quite farm a were It was and
It was a special farm and they were quite rich
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camels with he rode them He when went to visit
He rode camels with them when he went to visit
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But was specialty horses his riding
But riding horses was his specialty
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to be himself Nick rider an considered expert
Nick considered himself to be an expert rider
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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