About the Sentence Word Order Game
English word order is strict. Say Likes she apples and the sentence stops making sense, while She likes apples is clear at once. This game gives you the words of an English sentence in a random order. Tap them in the order you think is right to build the sentence, then check your answer. If it is wrong, the words in the wrong place are shown in red so you can fix them. There are three levels, from short everyday sentences to longer ones with time words, questions, conditionals and relative clauses. You get a running score, can skip a sentence and can always start again. It works well on phones and does not store anything.
Updated October 2026
How to use the Sentence Word Order Game
- 1Choose a level: easy, medium or hard.
- 2Tap the words in the order you think is correct.
- 3Tap a word in your sentence to take it back.
- 4Press Check my answer when all words are used.
- 5Press Next sentence after a correct answer.
A method for building sentences
Start by finding the verb. In most sentences it tells you what the sentence is about. Then find the subject, the person or thing doing the action, which usually goes just before the verb. Next, look for the object and for extra words about time, place or manner. This gives a frame you can fill in.
For harder sentences, look for the small joining words such as although, if, who and that. They start a second part of the sentence, and the words that belong to that part usually stay together.
Common patterns to remember
- Subject + verb + object: They live in a small house.
- Question: question word + auxiliary + subject + verb.
- If-sentences: if + present, will + verb.
- Frequency adverbs: She usually goes by train.
- Time words: at the end or the beginning, not in the middle.
- Long sentences: build the main clause first, then add the extra part.
Related tools
Practise phrases that act as one unit with the Phrasal Verbs List and the English Idioms List. The Irregular Verbs Table helps you choose the right verb form, and the Grammar Checker looks at your own writing. Use the Syllable Counter to explore how sentences sound. Read your answers aloud after every round.
Features
- Three levels with 30 sentences
- Tap to build, tap to remove
- Wrong words highlighted in red
- Running score
- Skip and start again
- Big touch targets for phones
- No sign-up
Frequently asked questions
What is the normal word order in English?
Most statements follow subject, verb, object: She (S) reads (V) a book (O). Time words often go at the start or the end, and adverbs of frequency usually go before the main verb.
How are questions ordered?
Questions put the auxiliary verb before the subject: Where do you work? What time is it? In a reported question, the order goes back to a statement: She asked where I worked.
Why is the order so important?
In English, the position of a word shows its job. Dog bites man and Man bites dog use the same words but mean different things.
Can there be more than one correct answer?
For some sentences, yes, such as moving a time phrase. This game accepts only the original sentence, so if you built a good alternative, think about why the original order is the most natural.
How can I get better?
Look for the verb first, then find the subject, then the object and extra details. Read the finished sentence aloud to hear whether it sounds right.
Does it work for children?
Yes. The easy level uses short, familiar sentences.
Is my score saved?
No. The score stays on the page for this session only.