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Idioms cefr B2

An Honest Boy

Word Order Practice

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

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for ready getting parade his with is George a school
George is getting ready for a parade with his school
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playing and uniform He got his dirty in was it
He was playing in his uniform and got it dirty
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the his knew going mother roof and hit home He to tenterhooks was his way on he was on
He knew his mother was going to hit the roof and he was on tenterhooks on his way home
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board when knew he above least policy was honesty best the is that the run because long At in came in he he
At least he was above board when he came in because he knew that in the long run honesty is the best policy
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so a family can for material they the his make whole parade to buy tighten Now belts to him uniform their new will have
Now his whole family will have to tighten their belts so they can buy material to make him a new uniform for the parade
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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