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Idioms cefr B2

A Load off her Mind

Word Order Practice

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

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is hand days mouth these to from living Esmeralda
Esmeralda is living from hand to mouth these days
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in used She youngest keep it last use stole a month stored her to to pinch secretly but extra son money away
She used to keep extra money stored away secretly to use in a pinch but last month her youngest son stole it
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before to time done his place she find He bad own out sent things this but had him live to
He had done bad things before but this time she sent him out to find his own place to live
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when a leaf he over turned discovered She hoping new and not hope was against this however
She was not hoping against hope however and discovered this when he turned over a new leaf
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from and a money live working back her place now is He pay a and found stole he job to the to
He found a place to live and a job and is now working to pay back the money he stole from her
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she have she much is though and not mind even does has load her happier off money been That much a
That has been a load off her mind and even though she does not have much money she is much happier
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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