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Grammar cefr A2

dig-past

Word Order Practice

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

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sand and Lisa in the playing Edward together loved
Lisa and Edward loved playing in the sand together
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four cars They and were sandbox in played they both on the old Sunday with years
They were both four years old and they played with cars in the sandbox on Sunday
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dug sand Lisa Edward buildings dug up with tunnels to make and
Lisa dug tunnels and Edward dug up sand to make buildings with
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hours got never the for tired and afternoon dug They in
They dug for hours in the afternoon and never got tired
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through the dug so carefully very collapse not the sand tunnel would Lisa
Lisa dug through the sand very carefully so the tunnel would not collapse
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Edward the moist was where sand the sandbox into corner dug the of
Edward dug into the corner of the sandbox where the sand was moist
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was with for better This thought he building
This was better for building with he thought
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much in playing took to pictures they of them them sandbox digging mothers Their show the liked how
Their mothers took pictures of them playing in the sandbox to show them how much they liked digging
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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