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Phrasal_verbs cefr B1

Strong Position

Word Order Practice

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

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up the on tried into problem After helping an friend at fix her talk Padma goofed assignment her to work she
After she goofed up on an assignment at work Padma tried to talk her friend into helping her fix the problem
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a Her know go want company did to not not shy she did the to and people if was friend there
Her friend was shy and did not want to go to a company if she did not know the people there
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three with her colleagues of to two Padma acquaint her or promised
Padma promised to acquaint her with two or three of her colleagues
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office friend go they Friday as work nervous her to the went about into became very were but to Finally just on they
Finally they went to work on Friday but just as they were about to go into the office her friend became very nervous
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friend a too bit down told said strong to she her Padma calm but it
Padma told her friend to calm down but she said it a bit too strong
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let Finally Padma back her go and had to off home friend
Finally Padma had to back off and let her friend go home
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Padma colleague she can work fix talking about with problem she has how the a Now is at
Now Padma is talking with a colleague about how she can fix the problem she has at 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