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Idioms cefr B2

Two Peas in a Pod

Word Order Practice

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

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was that house like and to live in falling two felt Georgi Sedlaks Anna a bits looked in and house pod to in and a The used that peas
The Sedlaks used to live in a house that was falling to bits and Georgi and Anna felt and looked like two peas in a pod in that house
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bit a were an they business But and started unusual they internet and sold their farm
But they were a bit unusual and they sold their farm and started an internet business
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unusual Now and are rolling in as they money they as they like can act
Now they are rolling in money and they can act as unusual as they like
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in weight wife his and has to she his ground even suits though his Georgi ball the down of mind the on is accordion the belle thinks him put
Georgi thinks his accordion suits him down to the ground and his wife is the belle of the ball in his mind even though she has put on weight
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may together They be but happy unusual are they certainly very
They may be unusual but they are certainly very happy together
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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