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Grammar cefr A2

shut-past

Word Order Practice

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

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work Friday at left night every pm Lambert seven
Lambert left work at seven pm every Friday night
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was the He leave last always to
He was always the last to leave
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door the and the shut building around out and walked turned He
He walked out the building and turned around and shut the door
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right locked away it He
He locked it right away
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to station and his the walked for out Then the train he pulled ticket
Then he pulled out his ticket for the train and walked to the station
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forgot of the office he off the one shut to lights the of at back Sometimes
Sometimes he forgot to shut off one of the lights at the back of the office
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boss His off light the day shut next the
His boss shut off the light the next day
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didn't angry was very Lambert because get otherwise reliable He
He didn't get angry because Lambert was otherwise very reliable
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night the He could shut count Lambert perfectly always to factory on on Friday down
He could always count on Lambert to shut down the factory on Friday night perfectly
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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