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Grammar cefr B1

shut-perfect_tense

Word Order Practice

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

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company Lambert at night left since seven at started he every work that Friday pm has
Lambert has left work at seven pm every Friday night since he started at that company
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leave last He’s to the always
He’s always the last to leave
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the the it For on building the behind way last out six years locked shut him of he’s his door and
For the last six years he’s shut the door behind him and locked it on his way out of the building
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it office to to a his light Sometimes boss turns the but in blind eye back off he’s shut the forgotten
Sometimes he’s forgotten to shut off the light in the back office but his boss turns a blind eye to it
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That's else everything is so with reliable Lambert because
That's because Lambert is so reliable with everything else
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on comes always off to shut Saturday can in the work on also almost His since light he boss Saturday
His boss can also shut the light off on Saturday since he almost always comes in to work on Saturday
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Friday been perfectly has night to He on on to the count factory able shut always down Lambert
He has always been able to 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