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