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Grammar cefr A2

sleep-past

Word Order Practice

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

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a Ted slept lot
Ted slept a lot
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fast food restaurant time He work didn’t a much at job he to worked so a like part
He didn’t like to work much so he worked a part time job at a fast food restaurant
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he for After he slept hours few home got a
After he got home he slept for a few hours
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and Then he TV watched some dinner made
Then he made dinner and watched some TV
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he he energy played still games If some left video had
If he still had some energy left he played video games
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Otherwise slept he
Otherwise he slept
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slept least He hours ten every night at
He slept at least ten hours every night
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He it loved
He loved it
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has a Now job less time full sleeps he he so
Now he has a full time job so he sleeps less
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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