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