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Grammar cefr A2

spend-perfect_tense

Word Order Practice

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

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watching time a lot TV Lianne’s spent of
Lianne’s spent a lot of time watching TV
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it likes She
She likes it
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money she tells time But TV friends you her helps spending watching that save
But she tells her friends that spending time watching TV helps you save money
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and been shopping TV she was she’s has when so watching not spent She cheaper money says her for times TV better watching at
She says she’s spent money shopping at times when she was not watching TV so watching TV has been cheaper and better for her
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watching whole her more TV life watching to she mother spends and time Her not her spend thinks any tells
Her mother thinks she spends her whole life watching TV and tells her not to spend any more time watching
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does not listen Lianne
Lianne does not listen
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TV of spent on a a she's fact money lot just In new
In fact she's just spent a lot of money on a new TV
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TV watching She likes
She likes 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