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Phrasal_verbs cefr B1

It is John's Affair

Word Order Practice

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

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two married John years got ago
John got married two years ago
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with He decided he was to settle happy down his wife thought new and
He thought he was happy and decided to settle down with his new wife
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However his with wife he thought on cheating started months he six and him after agree just marriage didn't
However after just six months he thought marriage didn't agree with him and he started cheating on his wife
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the quickly was tuned very situation and She in to smart
She was very smart and tuned in to the situation quickly
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banging started she things When found angry was up out she in house their so she
When she found out she was so angry she started banging things up in their house
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they down settled and she talked about Finally it
Finally she settled down and they talked about it
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decided or not stay if living then to a for they and apart decide They try have while can married
They have decided to try living apart for a while and then decide if they can stay married or not
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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