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Grammar cefr A2

stand-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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a Wiley’s cop traffic
Wiley’s a traffic cop
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out everyday directing He’s stood in the intersection traffic
He’s stood out in the intersection directing traffic everyday
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He’s rain out the in in stood stood and he’s the out sun
He’s stood out in the sun and he’s stood out in the rain
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cars drive more When stands he out carefully there
When he stands out there cars drive more carefully
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exercise much he standing around just might You think get doesn't
You might think he doesn't get much exercise just standing around
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the intersection he stood but actually He’s in out hours everyday moved a for lot
He’s stood out in the intersection for hours everyday but actually he moved a lot
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cars He from to watch directions the all has
He has to watch the cars from all directions
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a moved noticed he’s haven't dangerous drivers noticed lot still stood he’s too so that it's him when He the and
He noticed that when he’s stood too still the drivers haven't noticed him and it's dangerous so he’s moved a lot
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work likes He his
He likes 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