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Idioms cefr B1

Make Waves

Word Order Practice

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

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after bit her with mother her more Deepa a is feeling relaxed fight
Deepa is feeling a bit more relaxed after her fight with her mother
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a had She fit and to go mother her boy with out wanted a
She wanted to go out with a boy and her mother had a fit
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was They quietly just house swords trying Deepa leave as to the crossed
They crossed swords just as Deepa was trying to quietly leave the house
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She let never make hair she waves but can want she to down her feels doesn't
She doesn't want to make waves but she feels she can never let her hair down
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go knowing just without to few out She for hours her a mother wanted
She wanted to go out for just a few hours without her mother knowing
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and out boy said next her she with could made up they even Now mother week have go the
Now they have made up and her mother even said she could go out with the boy next week
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much feeling is better Now Deepa
Now Deepa is feeling much better
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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