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Grammar cefr A2

speak-past

Word Order Practice

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

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even slowly came Janet from the though spoke she city
Janet spoke slowly even though she came from the city
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since She her spoke second was it language slowly English
She spoke English slowly since it was her second language
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was slowly her it third French She because spoke language
She spoke French slowly because it was her third language
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she slowly an mostly because interpreter was But she spoke
But mostly she spoke slowly because she was an interpreter
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they she also When slowly slowed spoke other spoke people when down
When she spoke slowly other people also slowed down when they spoke
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made communication This better much
This made communication much better
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say spoke when and they they Everyone to spoke said clearly they what meant
Everyone said what they meant to say when they spoke and they spoke clearly
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a interpreter was Janet clever
Janet was a clever interpreter
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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