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