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