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Phrasal_verbs cefr B1

Rain Check

Word Order Practice

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

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everyone's rains short plans cut The
The rains cut short everyone's plans
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Ngobwene the but had the of sad of week tired she off work working when was they Mary anyway called next in fields
Mary Ngobwene had tired of working in the fields anyway but she was sad when they called off the next week of work
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Her work friend needed the very badly
Her friend needed the work very badly
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broken away They travel but right their was truck to out had
They had to travel out right away but their truck was broken
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shut who argued Mary just the friend to responsible and but truck with friend was her up told about fix her her up
Mary argued with her friend about who was responsible but her friend just told her to shut up and fix up the truck
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they it next for move work fixed now and got are again hoping the they Finally to on farm the
Finally they got it fixed and now they are on the move again to the next farm hoping for work
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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