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