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Grammar cefr A2

stand-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 traffic cop Wiley was
Wiley was a traffic cop
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intersection in everyday He out directing traffic the stood
He stood out in the intersection directing traffic everyday
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the stood He in in stood sun and out the out he rain
He stood out in the sun and he stood out in the rain
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he out there When cars stood carefully more drove
When he stood out there cars drove more carefully
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lot intersection he but out actually in stood moved the He a
He stood out in the intersection but actually he moved a lot
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all from had cars He directions watch the to
He had to watch the cars from all directions
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did he still the drivers him If stood so notice a too not he moved lot
If he stood too still the drivers did not notice him so he moved a lot
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liked his work He
He liked his work
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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