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