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Idioms cefr B2

Bite the Bullet

Word Order Practice

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

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Mark look calm his boots is Jeffries he in shaking may actually but
Mark Jeffries may look calm but he is actually shaking in his boots
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He looking enemy an is his assassin is for and him
He is an assassin and his enemy is looking for him
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are his was they He him by kill a out listening to conversation of trying him his to phone scared and and wits discovered that that enemy
He was listening to a phone conversation by his enemy and discovered that they are trying to kill him and that scared him out of his wits
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decided that kill sure has he he them it try do the to not to first but is He he whether bottle must
He decided that he must try to kill them first but he is not sure whether he has the bottle to do it
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they enemy so him But look are his looking to bullet for went he the bit for and
But they are looking for him so he bit the bullet and went to look for his enemy
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is where in is staying of he he the on now his as luxury putting front stands brave a enemy face Right hotel watch it
Right now he is putting a brave face on it as he stands watch in front of the luxury hotel where his enemy is staying
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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