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