Building Sentences for Everyday Situations

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Practice level

A2. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.

Question formats

Sentence reordering

How to approach this practice

Read the complete context. Check both the meaning and the grammar, including word forms, collocations and links between sentences.

1. Question 1 · Sentence reordering

   Arrange these parts into the correct sentence.

   You want to reserve seats at a restaurant. Arrange all the parts into one sentence. Start with the capitalised part.

   Sentence parts

   • We would like
   • a table
   • for four people.
   • to book
   Check answers and explanations

   Correct order

   We would like to book a table for four people.

   Would like takes a to-infinitive; book a table is a natural phrase, followed by the group size.

2. Question 2 · Sentence reordering

   Arrange these parts into the correct sentence.

   You are explaining your daily journey. Arrange all the parts into one sentence. Start with the capitalised part.

   Sentence parts

   • I usually
   • because it is cheaper.
   • by bus
   • go to work
   Check answers and explanations

   Correct order

   I usually go to work by bus because it is cheaper.

   Usually comes before the main verb; by bus names the transport method; because introduces the reason.

3. Question 3 · Sentence reordering

   Arrange these parts into the correct sentence.

   You are asking politely for directions. Arrange all the parts into one sentence. Start with the capitalised part.

   Sentence parts

   • Could you
   • how to get
   • tell me
   • to the station?
   Check answers and explanations

   Correct order

   Could you tell me how to get to the station?

   Could takes the base verb tell. How to get introduces the requested directions.

4. Question 4 · Sentence reordering

   Arrange these parts into the correct sentence.

   You are explaining a missed call. Arrange all the parts into one sentence. Start with the capitalised part.

   Sentence parts

   • I was having
   • a shower
   • when
   • you called.
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   Correct order

   I was having a shower when you called.

   The past continuous describes the activity interrupted by the past-simple event.

5. Question 5 · Sentence reordering

   Arrange these parts into the correct sentence.

   You are comparing two travel options. Arrange all the parts into one sentence. Start with the capitalised part.

   Sentence parts

   • The train
   • is faster
   • than
   • the bus.
   Check answers and explanations

   Correct order

   The train is faster than the bus.

   The subject comes before is; faster is followed by than and the other option.

6. Question 6 · Sentence reordering

   Arrange these parts into the correct sentence.

   You are describing a plan for the weekend. Arrange all the parts into one sentence. Start with the capitalised part.

   Sentence parts

   • We are going
   • on Saturday.
   • our cousins
   • to visit
   Check answers and explanations

   Correct order

   We are going to visit our cousins on Saturday.

   Going to takes the base verb visit; on is used with Saturday.

7. Question 7 · Sentence reordering

   Arrange these parts into the correct sentence.

   You are warning a friend about a heavy bag. Arrange all the parts into one sentence. Start with the capitalised part.

   Sentence parts

   • This bag
   • for me
   • is too heavy
   • to carry.
   Check answers and explanations

   Correct order

   This bag is too heavy for me to carry.

   Too plus an adjective can be followed by for someone and a to-infinitive.

8. Question 8 · Sentence reordering

   Arrange these parts into the correct sentence.

   You are making an invitation. Arrange all the parts into one sentence. Start with the capitalised part.

   Sentence parts

   • Would you like
   • to come
   • to the cinema
   • with us?
   Check answers and explanations

   Correct order

   Would you like to come to the cinema with us?

   Would you like takes to come; to the cinema gives the destination and with us gives the company.

9. Question 9 · Sentence reordering

   Arrange these parts into the correct sentence.

   You are explaining why you stayed inside. Arrange all the parts into one sentence. Start with the capitalised part.

   Sentence parts

   • We stayed
   • at home
   • because
   • it was raining.
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   Correct order

   We stayed at home because it was raining.

   Stay at home is a natural phrase; because introduces the cause with a full clause.

10. Question 10 · Sentence reordering

    Arrange these parts into the correct sentence.

    You are giving advice about a purchase. Arrange all the parts into one sentence. Start with the capitalised part.

    Sentence parts

    • You should
    • before you buy it.
    • the jacket
    • try on
    Check answers and explanations

    Correct order

    You should try on the jacket before you buy it.

    Should takes a base verb; try on means check how clothing fits; before introduces the later action.

What to review next

Explain why each answer fits the meaning and structure. Record useful phrases and write a new example using each pattern you found difficult.

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