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Phrasal_verbs cefr B1

The Volunteer

Word Order Practice

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

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service in city joined volunteer a his community Alex group
Alex joined a volunteer community service group in his city
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He wants it neighbourhood even fond is his to better very and of make
He is very fond of his neighbourhood and wants to make it even better
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old cleaning The up down group tore and are they an now building
The group tore down an old building and now they are cleaning up
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needed and carry it on time this They to long out has only a taken weekends service
They needed to carry out this service only on weekends and it has taken a long time
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tear but cheaper Normally to have didn't the it down with labour pay his they afford old buildings was neighbourhood for volunteers could so to not
Normally his neighbourhood could not afford to tear down old buildings but with the volunteers they didn't have to pay for labour so it was cheaper
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friends his Alex proud are accomplishment their of and
Alex and his friends are proud of their accomplishment
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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