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Phrasal_verbs cefr A2

Jim

Word Order Practice

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

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is easy Jim living life an
Jim is living an easy life
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family managing and his on business hunts brothers with the going turns takes He
He takes turns with his brothers going on hunts and managing the family business
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He hunt to likes
He likes to hunt
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to out he his shoes hunt fact until he wants wears In
In fact he wants to hunt until he wears out his shoes
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throw new away ones hunt them and Then get some more he'll
Then he'll throw them away get new ones and hunt some more
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he lazy is There is only problem one and his spoiled think brothers
There is only one problem his brothers think he is lazy and spoiled
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get rid to want of fact they In him
In fact they want to get rid of him
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he careful time goes to has He hunting every be
He has to be careful every time he goes hunting
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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