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