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