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Phrasal_verbs cefr A2

Jim and the Boys

Word Order Practice

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

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the trouble were boys having and Jim
Jim and the boys were having trouble
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They working an on their on when old mansion visited repairs were boss
They were working on repairs on an old mansion when their boss visited
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as man a comes always across He difficult
He always comes across as a difficult man
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argued were they him them with they told working not and He enough fast
He told them they were not working fast enough and they argued with him
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talk finally get They it so him along to over said with wanted Let's they
They wanted to get along with him so they finally said Let's talk it over
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and Their and left suddenly stood agreed he boss up
Their boss agreed and suddenly he stood up and left
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had and to a Fifteen he with pizza share brought returned later back them minutes he
Fifteen minutes later he returned and he had brought back a pizza to share with them
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along he was with to easy decided They after that all get
They decided that he was easy to get along with after all
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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