Sentence Builder Exercise
The Sentence Builder is an interactive exercise that helps you understand word order, grammar patterns, and sentence structure. You'll construct sentences by arranging word tiles in the correct order.
Sentence Builder Exercise
The Sentence Builder is an interactive exercise that helps you understand word order, grammar patterns, and sentence structure. You'll construct sentences by arranging word tiles in the correct order.
How It Works
- You're presented with a sentence in your native language or a picture/scenario
- A jumbled set of words appears as draggable tiles
- Drag and drop the words into the correct order to form a grammatically correct sentence
- Submit your answer and receive instant feedback
Starting a Sentence Builder Session
Access Sentence Builder from:
- Learn → Exercises → Sentence Builder
- After watching a video, in the "Practice" section
- As part of a learning path lesson
- From your daily practice recommendations
Exercise Interface
Prompt
The top of the screen shows what you need to build:
- Translation Prompt: Sentence in your native language to translate
Word Tiles
Draggable tiles containing words or phrases:
- Single words (most common)
- Common collocations or phrases kept together
- Punctuation tiles for complex sentences
Answer Area
Empty slots where you arrange tiles to build the sentence. Some exercises show:
- Blank slots indicating number of words
- First word as a hint
- Completely empty (more challenging)
Building Your Sentence
Drag and Drop
- Click and hold a word tile
- Drag it to the answer area
- Drop it in the desired position
- Repeat until the sentence is complete
Click to Add (Mobile)
On mobile devices:
- Tap word tiles in the order you want
- They automatically appear in the answer area
- Tap words in the answer area to remove them
- Long-press and drag to reorder
💡 Pro Tip
Start by identifying the verb and subject first - these anchor the sentence. Then add modifiers, objects, and other elements around this core. This strategy works for most sentence types across languages!
Hints & Help
Show Hint
Click the lightbulb icon to get help:
- First Hint: Reveals the first word or phrase
- Second Hint: Highlights word type (verb, noun, etc.)
- Third Hint: Shows a partially completed sentence
Using hints reduces XP earned but helps you learn the pattern.
Word Details
Long-press any tile to see:
- Translation/meaning
- Part of speech
- Audio pronunciation
Feedback & Scoring
Correct Answer
When you submit a correct sentence:
- Green checkmark appears
- Audio plays the correct sentence
- XP reward is shown
- Grammar notes explain the pattern (if applicable)
- Move to next sentence
Incorrect Answer
If your sentence has mistakes:
- Incorrect words are highlighted in red
- You get another chance to fix it (XP penalty is small)
- After 3 attempts, the correct answer is shown
- Explanation helps you understand the error
Partial Credit
Some exercises accept multiple valid answers:
- Different word order that's also grammatically correct
- Synonyms that work in context
- Regional variations
Difficulty Levels
Beginner
- Short sentences (3-5 words)
- Simple present tense
- Common vocabulary
- First word provided as hint
Intermediate
- Longer sentences (6-10 words)
- Multiple tenses and moods
- Subordinate clauses
- More complex vocabulary
Advanced
- Complex sentences (10+ words)
- Multiple clauses
- Idiomatic expressions
- Formal/literary language
- Minimal or no hints
Learning Benefits
Sentence Builder exercises help you:
- Grammar Understanding: Learn word order rules naturally
- Vocabulary Context: See how words function in sentences
- Pattern Recognition: Identify common sentence structures
- Active Recall: Construct rather than just recognize
- Confidence Building: Practice before speaking
Session Options
Customize your practice session:
- Length: 5, 10, 20, or 50 sentences
- Difficulty: Match current level or challenge yourself
- Topic: Focus on specific themes (travel, food, work, etc.)
- Grammar Focus: Practice specific structures (past tense, questions, negatives)
Progress Tracking
View your Sentence Builder statistics:
- Total sentences completed
- Accuracy percentage
- Average attempts per sentence
- Common error patterns
- Difficult structures to practice more
Related Exercises
Complement Sentence Builder with:
- Matching Pairs - Vocabulary association
- Dictation - Listening and writing
- Conversation Practice - Speaking application
