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Idioms cefr B1

Make Waves

Word Order Practice

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

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Deepa after bit a her is relaxed feeling more mother her fight with
Deepa is feeling a bit more relaxed after her fight with her mother
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with She wanted out and to boy a her a go had mother fit
She wanted to go out with a boy and her mother had a fit
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swords the house leave trying to just quietly They Deepa was as crossed
They crossed swords just as Deepa was trying to quietly leave the house
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but waves let doesn't feels she she She to make want down never her can hair
She doesn't want to make waves but she feels she can never let her hair down
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her go knowing to for out hours She a wanted without few mother just
She wanted to go out for just a few hours without her mother knowing
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boy and Now they go up her could said next even out have the mother week she with made
Now they have made up and her mother even said she could go out with the boy next week
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better Now Deepa is feeling much
Now Deepa is feeling much better
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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