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Idioms cefr B2

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Word Order Practice

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

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day great wedding day Alonzo's was a
Alonzo's wedding day was a great day
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months had tie planning girlfriend For his he to with been knot the
For months he had been planning to tie the knot with his girlfriend
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told it asked and friend kept one secret be He to
He told one friend and asked it to be kept secret
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the His let bag the of friend though out cat
His friend let the cat out of the bag though
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that It loved the cards in gossip because was friend
It was in the cards because that friend loved gossip
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Alonzo made friend and angry his clean was come
Alonzo was angry and made his friend come clean
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know too difficult friend being that in confessed was the just His
His friend confessed that being in the know was just too difficult
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Alonzo people wanted with trusted show to He his status
He wanted to show people his trusted status with Alonzo
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very is they again happy friends are Now and Alonzo
Now they are friends again and Alonzo is very happy
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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