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