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