How long will you practice?

Set a goal for today's session

Session: 0:00 / 0:00 0/8 sentences completed
Phrasal_verbs cefr B1

Isaiah

Word Order Practice

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

1
0
/10
strong was boy a he Since very willed was Isaiah
Since he was a boy Isaiah was very strong willed
Listen
2
0
/10
his after They mother took trait this say in he
They say he took after his mother in this trait
Listen
3
0
/16
indulge he angry got his that He so to loved daydreaming mother and himself used much
He loved daydreaming and he used to indulge himself so much that his mother got angry
Listen
4
0
/12
told he her to lectured She cut it just but out him
She lectured him but he just told her to cut it out
Listen
5
0
/8
house their One a day into broke man
One day a man broke into their house
Listen
6
0
/18
by over man but ran scared he a the as was away the Isaiah truck away run man
Isaiah scared the man away but as the man ran away he was run over by a truck
Listen
7
0
/7
saw it very felt Isaiah and bad
Isaiah saw it and felt very bad
Listen
8
0
/21
he and before Since the has ever off now the than rest more then world of daydreams from he cut himself
Since then he has cut himself off from the rest of the world and now he daydreams more than ever before
Listen

🎉 Excellent work!

You practiced for 0:00 and completed 0 sentences.

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