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Grammar cefr A2

sell-past

Word Order Practice

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

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business Frederick had an Internet
Frederick had an Internet business
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of lots things Internet sold the on He
He sold lots of things on the Internet
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few he also bay on websites He different things and specialised a sold had E many
He had a few specialised websites and he also sold many different things on E bay
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concert sold and he tickets sometimes and clothes too books He sold
He sold concert tickets and clothes and sometimes he sold books too
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on friend for cars but even My was bay sold Frederick that said too risky E me
My friend even sold cars on E bay said Frederick but that was too risky for me
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said selling He to internet there on secret the a was
He said there was a secret to selling on the internet
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don’t things said sell he dreams sell You you
You don’t sell things you sell dreams he said
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good he what is so And at that was
And that is what he was so good at
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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