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Idioms cefr B2

Riding to Work

Word Order Practice

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

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delivery runs his a with business bicycle Anwar
Anwar runs a delivery business with his bicycle
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was the sevens year very rains bad and city at and Last sixes the were
Last year the rains were very bad and the city was at sixes and sevens
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him deaf told to them and turned parents he take a Anwar's ear to but on rest kept working a
Anwar's parents told him to take a rest but he turned a deaf ear to them and kept on working
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hole he by and hit bicycle broke Unfortunately hidden water his the a
Unfortunately he hit a hole hidden by the water and broke his bicycle
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that two to after books in lie almost bad parent's his was he low had and For months he
For almost two months after that he was in his parent's bad books and he had to lie low
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Fortunately now repair booming able he to bicycle business and is his was
Fortunately he was able to repair his bicycle and now business is booming
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night and all home he he comes is Every in
Every night he comes home and he is all in
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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