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