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