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Idioms cefr B2

A Load off her Mind

Word Order Practice

Listen to each sentence, then tap the words in the correct order. Green ✓ = correct so far.

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living hand days these to mouth from is Esmeralda
Esmeralda is living from hand to mouth these days
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extra but keep in away used son money stole a to month She it last youngest secretly to use her stored pinch
She used to keep extra money stored away secretly to use in a pinch but last month her youngest son stole it
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time to this but things to his done before had sent find she place bad him He out live own
He had done bad things before but this time she sent him out to find his own place to live
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discovered when against however and turned was hope a he this over hoping new She leaf not
She was not hoping against hope however and discovered this when he turned over a new leaf
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he the a to is a working and pay found stole job now and her live to back money place from He
He found a place to live and a job and is now working to pay back the money he stole from her
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load off been mind her has not does even and much have a she she money though happier much is That
That has been a load off her mind and even though she does not have much money she is much happier
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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 idiomatic expressions 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 idiomatic expressions 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