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Word Order Practice

Listen to each sentence and arrange the words in the correct order. Click on words to move them to your answer area.

Green checkmark (✓) means your current word order is correct so far. Red X (✗) means there's an error in the order.

Why Word Order Matters in English

Word order is crucial in English because it affects meaning. Unlike some languages that use case endings or particles to show word relationships, 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
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a James security the for is front building desk high attendant
James is the front desk attendant for a high security building
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Many building have important come the to people
Many important people have come to the building
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they in entrance to when get answers the ring He front at
He answers when they ring to get in at the front entrance
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have to get Diplomats in rung
Diplomats have rung to get in
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rung to have get Spies in
Spies have rung to get in
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rung to get in Important have politicians
Important politicians have rung to get in
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them James seen all has
James has seen them all
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buzzer and ever ring could was would a he If six come the there security running men problem
If there was ever a problem he could ring the buzzer and six security men would come running
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James job his likes
James likes his job
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just for right him is It
It is just right for him
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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 - try to understand why the correct order is different
  5. After completing each sentence, listen to the audio again while reading your correctly ordered sentence