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