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Grammar cefr B1

sit-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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Joel’s for a on sat and for one hours years past half day the four bus the every
Joel’s sat on the bus for one and a half hours every day for the past four years
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five He’s crowded it the morning minutes but sat the forty usually stressful is since for in bus is so
He’s sat for forty five minutes in the morning but it is usually stressful since the bus is so crowded
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on Then home another five after sat minutes for forty the way he’s work
Then after work he’s sat for another forty five minutes on the way home
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the most is usually days he day He of quite with end since tired a the plump at sits down
He usually sits down with a plump at the end of the day since he is quite tired most days
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he’s the sat at and And he the of so always bus road watch enjoy the the view can front
And he’s always sat at the front of the bus so he can watch the road and enjoy the view
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it when he labour big manual a he so sits He is does feels bonus
He does manual labour so when he sits he feels it is a big bonus
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on like since cannot he beside bus a he he sits kids the if student relax But doesn’t
But if he sits beside a student on the bus he cannot relax since he doesn’t like kids
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thinks squirm too much He they and move
He thinks they squirm and move too much
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in bus Joel all the likes riding All
All in all Joel likes riding the bus
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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