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Phrasal_verbs cefr B1

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Word Order Practice

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

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is hard Mr working today Ndola
Mr Ndola is working hard today
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he up to into up and early the store hardware at go town packed Yesterday queue
Yesterday he packed up early to go into town and queue up at the hardware store
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get had wanted shipment badly he new to of They a hoes in one and
They had a new shipment of hoes in and he badly wanted to get one
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very hoe poor last His was
His last hoe was very poor
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to to he out company he back and he was that sent he saying and with felt it bought a it get before did chance was unhappy He very the it ripped it off not try
He felt he was ripped off and sent it back to the company saying that he did not get a chance to try it out before he bought it and he was very unhappy with it
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it said would not he him back money company used had just give they and his already The
The company just said he had used it already and they would not give him his money back
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is the work hoe into Now he is well working new and his his twice energy putting very
Now his new hoe is working very well and he is putting twice the energy into his work
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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