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