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Idioms cefr B2

Taking Sides

Word Order Practice

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

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very a woman Aaliyah is intimidating
Aaliyah is a very intimidating woman
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She her the mind like change wind can
She can change her mind like the wind
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Her with this respect her husband he and treats knows
Her husband knows this and he treats her with respect
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like to does take sides not She
She does not like to take sides
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town a about for her not asked problem husband in I comment flat she will her opinion said that's Her and the
Her husband asked her for her opinion about a problem in the town and she said I will not comment that's flat
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asked for that different was leader her a came and of the Then town kettle opinion and fish
Then the town leader came and asked for her opinion and that was a different kettle of fish
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is husband to sick the Her doesn't worried said she know he because leader what
Her husband is worried sick because he doesn't know what she said to the leader
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very woman intimidating a is Aaliyah
Aaliyah is a very intimidating woman
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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