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Grammar cefr A2

ring-past

Word Order Practice

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

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for front desk high the building James was a security attendant
James was the front desk attendant for a high security building
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in front people the answered get to when rang at door He
He answered when people rang to get in at the front door
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not them the on He the he or them in decision let screen and saw made to
He saw them on the screen and he made the decision to let them in or not
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they He when knew lying were
He knew when they were lying
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spoke Something true they didn’t when ring
Something didn’t ring true when they spoke
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ring out the was in heard shot intercom even Once when through a to James thief a trying get
Once when a thief was trying to get in James even heard a shot ring out through the intercom
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shoot down his or the the break security tried actually The gun with to thief door system
The thief actually tried to shoot the door down or break the security system with his gun
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James did this not about worry
James did not worry about this
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If a six security running was he men there problem came rang and the buzzer ever
If there was ever a problem he rang the buzzer and six security men came running
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check him his when to rang His boss him was biggest up fear on
His biggest fear was when his boss rang him up to check on him
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though his James liked job
James liked his job though
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was right It for just him
It was just right for him
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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