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Phrasal_verbs cefr B1

Catching On

Word Order Practice

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

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boys grade of are the experiment part in fourth an The
The boys in the fourth grade are part of an experiment
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up new taking are They a language
They are taking up a new language
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teachers young new a quickly lot work without language are they a to to on think enough hard Their catch of
Their teachers think they are young enough to catch on to a new language quickly without a lot of hard work
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picked Already make jokes can basics have up even language new the the they and in
Already they have picked up the basics and can even make jokes in the new language
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of they have work learn a nice is It two certainly when but they lot are young to languages
It is certainly nice to learn two languages when they are young but they have a lot of work
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next leave class it homework the to that before until have Sometimes they they it over morning much have do and so
Sometimes they have so much homework that they have to leave it over until the next morning and do it before class
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the don't they mark they the If get all get their on will name a by homework done blackboard
If they don't get all the homework done they will get a mark by their name on the blackboard
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only can wipe after have off the they it homework They finished
They can only wipe it off after they have finished the homework
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smile they not bad that still it everyday is But so
But they still smile everyday so it is not that bad
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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