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Idioms cefr B1

King Fisher

Word Order Practice

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

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fishing Kevin Miles loves
Kevin Miles loves fishing
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he a won competition Last with colors even year flying local fishing
Last year he even won a local fishing competition with flying colors
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ear grinning was ear He to day from that
He was grinning from ear to ear that day
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to The sailfish a trip fishing fish for the was prize to coast
The prize was a fishing trip to the coast to fish for sailfish
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but screw to up courage He to has on his he set his for fish heart really sailfish it
He really has to screw up his courage to fish for sailfish but he set his heart on it
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his sailfish He friends a to it'll piece of that catching a cake be boasts
He boasts to his friends that it'll be a piece of cake catching a sailfish
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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