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