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