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Phrasal_verbs cefr B1

Asking For Trouble

Word Order Practice

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

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were his to site on boss construction going problems be there Tucker told the
Tucker told his boss there were going to be problems on the construction site
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hanging several of the young were Several the site around men gate hours for
Several young men were hanging around the gate of the site for several hours
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didn't him boss He boss believe but the called his
He called his boss but the boss didn't believe him
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he to out had thought figured again his up men the boss while called A and later check young he
A while later he thought he had figured out the young men and called his boss again to check up
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boss his men the a said were mafia enough local Sure from
Sure enough his boss said the men were from a local mafia
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then trouble his that and asking boss it to right said for be there would but out Tucker wanted battle
Tucker wanted to battle it out right there and then but his boss said that would be asking for trouble
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the Tucker to young send come police and decided men the agreed and away they to wait for
Tucker agreed and they decided to wait for the police to come and send the young men away
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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 common phrasal verbs 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 common phrasal verbs 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