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Idioms cefr B2

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Word Order Practice

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

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Alonzo's wedding was day a day great
Alonzo's wedding day was a great day
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tie knot For with girlfriend to the months he planning his been had
For months he had been planning to tie the knot with his girlfriend
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be kept one friend and secret He to it told asked
He told one friend and asked it to be kept secret
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the cat the though out bag let friend of His
His friend let the cat out of the bag though
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because loved that the cards in It gossip was friend
It was in the cards because that friend loved gossip
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angry clean his friend and made Alonzo was come
Alonzo was angry and made his friend come clean
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was the being in confessed His too know just friend that difficult
His friend confessed that being in the know was just too difficult
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trusted show Alonzo status He his wanted to people with
He wanted to show people his trusted status with Alonzo
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happy Now Alonzo and are again friends very is they
Now they are friends again and Alonzo is very happy
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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