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Phrasal_verbs cefr B1

Can Unicef Change a Life?

Word Order Practice

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

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Aliyah for not The future does look good
The future does not look good for Aliyah
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him the his dead war to both in country and an handed town over his parents were his orphanage After
After the war in his country his parents were both dead and his town handed him over to an orphanage
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things away this all Aliyah ever made than They gave his and sadder
They gave away all his things and this made Aliyah sadder than ever
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father's now indulge to playing gone for He is hours in used time but with his radio a that even at
He used to indulge in playing with his father's radio for hours at a time but now even that is gone
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chance is at is in that interested how jump study he even so he the not to learn used to but that He sad read to now and
He used to jump at the chance to study and learn how to read but now he is so sad that he is not even interested in that
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studies at falling orphanage behind in his the is He
He is falling behind in his studies at the orphanage
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hope small is him for There one
There is one small hope for him
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parents soon have foster He might
He might have foster parents soon
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UNICEF and become starting him it foster he to to is trying parents find excited for about is
UNICEF is trying to find foster parents for him and he is starting to become excited about it
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news He from wants hear good to UNICEF really
He really wants to hear good news from UNICEF
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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