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