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Word Scramble

Tap words to build the correct sentence. 5 sentences per game · 3 lives.

How Word Scramble helps you learn English

Word Scramble gives you all the words in a sentence — but in the wrong order. Your task is to tap and arrange them into a grammatically correct sentence. This trains your intuition for English syntax: what comes first, where the verb goes, how modifiers attach.

Unlike translation exercises, Word Scramble keeps you entirely in English. There's no temptation to think in your native language — you work with the English words themselves, building the mental template that fluent speakers use automatically.

Each level introduces increasingly complex sentence structures: simple subject-verb-object at A1, reported speech and conditionals at B2–C1. Completing these puzzles trains you to feel when a sentence sounds right — which is how native speakers actually check grammar.

Tips for each CEFR level

Whether you're just starting or already advanced, here's how to get the most out of Word Scramble.

A1

Start by finding the verb — it's the backbone of every English sentence. Then place the subject before it and the object after.

A2

Look for time expressions (yesterday, always, next week) — they usually go at the start or end of the sentence, not in the middle.

B1

Pay attention to auxiliaries (is, are, was, have). They tell you what tense you're building, which narrows down the correct word order.

B2

At B2, sentences often have subordinate clauses. Find the main clause first, then add the dependent clause before or after.

C1

Watch for inversion patterns (Rarely do I... / Not only did...). These advanced structures flip normal word order.

C2

C2 sentences often use ellipsis or complex embedding. If the sentence feels short, check whether a clause can be placed in multiple positions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Word Scramble accept alternative correct orders?

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Word Scramble checks for the exact intended sentence structure. Some sentences technically have multiple valid orderings — in those cases, we've selected the most natural and common version as the answer.

How is this different from a regular grammar quiz?

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Word Scramble makes you construct the sentence yourself instead of just recognizing the right answer among four options. Active production is harder but builds stronger grammar instincts than multiple-choice recognition alone.

What grammar topics does Word Scramble cover?

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Sentence structure, word order, tense usage, question formation, negation, conditionals, passive voice, and reported speech — essentially the structural backbone of English grammar in context.

Is Word Scramble mobile-friendly?

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Yes. On mobile, you tap words to select them in order, and they appear in the answer area above. Tap an already-placed word to remove it. The interface adapts to both phone and desktop.

I keep making the same word order mistake. What should I do?

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That's a clear signal to study that specific pattern. For example, if you misplace adverbs of frequency, look up 'English adverb position' and study 3-5 example sentences. Then return to Word Scramble and look for questions with that structure.

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