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Phrasal_verbs cefr B1

Catching On

Word Order Practice

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

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boys part in fourth the are The an of grade experiment
The boys in the fourth grade are part of an experiment
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new taking They are up language a
They are taking up a new language
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language enough work hard a think catch Their quickly of teachers new they without young lot on a to to are
Their teachers think they are young enough to catch on to a new language quickly without a lot of hard work
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in have new can they the and Already basics up make jokes the language picked even
Already they have picked up the basics and can even make jokes in the new language
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is a when nice lot work languages It but certainly two they have young to are of they learn
It is certainly nice to learn two languages when they are young but they have a lot of work
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next until do and much to it before they morning homework have they the over Sometimes that class leave so have it
Sometimes they have so much homework that they have to leave it over until the next morning and do it before class
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they the If by blackboard will done the name all don't their they homework a get mark on get
If they don't get all the homework done they will get a mark by their name on the blackboard
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after can they have They it wipe only off finished homework the
They can only wipe it off after they have finished the homework
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smile they still bad everyday it not is so But that
But they still smile everyday so it is not that bad
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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