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Phrasal_verbs cefr B1

Asking For Trouble

Word Order Practice

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

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Tucker construction site his there going told the to be problems boss on were
Tucker told his boss there were going to be problems on the construction site
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were men the Several for site the young hours around several of hanging gate
Several young men were hanging around the gate of the site for several hours
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called didn't but the He boss his believe him boss
He called his boss but the boss didn't believe him
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to and check his he he had thought men later figured called young again the up A while out boss
A while later he thought he had figured out the young men and called his boss again to check up
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men a mafia were Sure from said boss his local the enough
Sure enough his boss said the men were from a local mafia
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said for then but wanted be to boss it Tucker battle his there right trouble and out asking that would
Tucker wanted to battle it out right there and then but his boss said that would be asking for trouble
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and and to police Tucker send to for men away they agreed the the young wait decided come
Tucker agreed and they decided to wait for the police to come and send the young men away
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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