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Phrasal_verbs cefr B1

Hard Facts

Word Order Practice

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

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they to dying now live Pratiba are slums the and in Lakshmi escape
Lakshmi and Pratiba are dying to escape the slums they live in now
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can improve way on want to any situation they They in their
They want to improve on their situation in any way they can
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stole shopkeeper from some money Once they a even
Once they even stole some money from a shopkeeper
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police didn't with hand to had They it the over the and to get away money however
They didn't get away with it however and had to hand over the money to the police
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the difficult live leaving they very have to in fact cannot are go trying if time will that up to face they they town a school to hard Now the they shanty
Now they are trying to face up to the hard fact that if they cannot go to school they will have a very difficult time leaving the shanty town they live in
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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