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Phrasal_verbs cefr B1

Dangerous Woman

Word Order Practice

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

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a woman Alice is dangerous
Alice is a dangerous woman
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spiritual to school her people unusual because she make ideas used of In fun high had
In high school people used to make fun of her because she had unusual spiritual ideas
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had nonsense never of They heard such
They had never heard of such nonsense
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their with down After jokes finally putting years broke for she up
After putting up with their jokes for years she finally broke down
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She school and hall to blow the up the threatened down burn city
She threatened to blow up the city hall and burn down the school
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to drifting is her she who from town just unusual ideas looking shares for Now town someone
Now she is just drifting from town to town looking for someone who shares her unusual ideas
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lonely She is often
She is often lonely
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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