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Grammar cefr A2

spend-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 watching spent TV Lianne time lot of
Lianne spent a lot of time watching TV
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She liked it
She liked it
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But helps her TV friends she you watching spending save time that told money
But she told her friends that spending time watching TV helps you save money
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was money said TV watching She spent she cheaper better and her was TV shopping watching when for so she not
She said she spent money shopping when she was not watching TV so watching TV was cheaper and better for her
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whole more and her watching TV she but thought spend any time Lianne her not Her watching listen not told to mother did life spent
Her mother thought she spent her whole life watching TV and told her not to spend any more time watching but Lianne did not listen
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watching She liked TV
She liked watching TV
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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