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Grammar cefr B1

sit-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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sat four a one for the for past on the day hours Joel’s every years half bus and
Joel’s sat on the bus for one and a half hours every day for the past four years
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but so usually for forty in morning since it the is is crowded sat bus stressful minutes the five He’s
He’s sat for forty five minutes in the morning but it is usually stressful since the bus is so crowded
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forty five the way another minutes he’s on work Then after sat for home
Then after work he’s sat for another forty five minutes on the way home
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with a plump the of sits most since he at end is the He quite days day down usually tired
He usually sits down with a plump at the end of the day since he is quite tired most days
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And the at bus he’s always watch the view enjoy and road can he sat the front so of the
And he’s always sat at the front of the bus so he can watch the road and enjoy the view
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when is bonus sits labour manual so a it does he he big feels He
He does manual labour so when he sits he feels it is a big bonus
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since student on beside bus sits doesn’t if like a But relax he cannot kids he the he
But if he sits beside a student on the bus he cannot relax since he doesn’t like kids
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they squirm thinks too move and He much
He thinks they squirm and move too much
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in likes All all Joel bus the riding
All in all Joel likes riding the bus
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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