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The Saudis

Word Order Practice

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

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they sitting a speaking American discussing at gentlemen an agreement made The are two the Saudi with just table business Arabic
The two Saudi gentlemen sitting at the table are discussing a business agreement they just made with an Arabic speaking American
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oil They him a a meeting their need negotiator engage to with company next large as in American
They need to engage him as a negotiator in their next meeting with a large American oil company
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they so are with English an making company They speaking are worried for about the meeting provisions dealing
They are worried about the meeting so they are making provisions for dealing with an English speaking company
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speaking as negotiator low Arabic there for feel they a is misunderstandings a chance an American With
With an Arabic speaking American as a negotiator they feel there is a low chance for misunderstandings
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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 test vocabulary and expressions 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 test vocabulary and expressions 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