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Idioms cefr B2

Bite the Bullet

Word Order Practice

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

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actually in calm he his look may is but Mark boots shaking Jeffries
Mark Jeffries may look calm but he is actually shaking in his boots
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assassin him an enemy and for his He is looking is
He is an assassin and his enemy is looking for him
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and his by was they enemy that a him trying out him that to listening phone his are discovered scared to wits and He conversation of kill
He was listening to a phone conversation by his enemy and discovered that they are trying to kill him and that scared him out of his wits
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must decided them but that first has bottle the try he is he he not whether sure do He it to to kill
He decided that he must try to kill them first but he is not sure whether he has the bottle to do it
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him and But his look he they for bit the looking enemy to so went bullet for are
But they are looking for him so he bit the bullet and went to look for his enemy
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a his Right stands luxury where on is in as brave now hotel he staying watch face enemy front it he the is putting of
Right now he is putting a brave face on it as he stands watch in front of the luxury hotel where his enemy is staying
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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