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