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Grammar cefr B1

sing-past

Word Order Practice

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

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had the sang when he chance beautifully Carl
Carl sang beautifully when he had the chance
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chance had often And he the
And he had the chance often
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practised sang and gospel he regularly He
He sang gospel and he practised regularly
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nights of friends a also sang private but his choir in church He with he on sang group Friday
He sang with his church choir but he also sang in a private group of friends on Friday nights
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hymns a style but their anthems also and songs own they sang sang They Capella
They sang anthems and hymns but they also sang their own songs a Capella style
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he Since did he other with together people not sang feel shy
Since he sang together with other people he did not feel shy
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nice he solo know a didn’t he voice also for him singing that it possible such However sang was although with
However he sang with such a nice voice that singing solo was also possible for him although he didn’t know it
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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