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Grammar cefr B1

shut-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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at work he at night seven Friday company started pm since that every Lambert has left
Lambert has left work at seven pm every Friday night since he started at that company
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to He’s always leave last the
He’s always the last to leave
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the door years shut he’s locked his building six way For it of last out on him the behind and the
For the last six years he’s shut the door behind him and locked it on his way out of the building
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the to he’s Sometimes forgotten a it eye in off boss blind office back turns to his shut but light the
Sometimes he’s forgotten to shut off the light in the back office but his boss turns a blind eye to it
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is reliable so else because everything with Lambert That's
That's because Lambert is so reliable with everything else
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can always off comes he in since also boss the work on shut light almost to Saturday Saturday on His
His boss can also shut the light off on Saturday since he almost always comes in to work on Saturday
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Lambert Friday shut has night always able the He on down perfectly to on count factory been to
He has always been able to count on Lambert to shut down the factory on Friday night perfectly
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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