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