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Grammar cefr B1

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Word Order Practice

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

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