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