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Phrasal_verbs cefr B2

End of the Good Times

Word Order Practice

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

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warm expensive to tropical on loves vacations Harbridge countries going Janine
Janine Harbridge loves going on expensive vacations to warm tropical countries
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knows strong on and days about the without But she over economy that tomorrow are living thinking she it can't of now up the keep
But the days of the strong economy are over now and she knows that she can't keep on living it up without thinking about tomorrow
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even room her make apartment getting expensive economy she because for to gets the much share rent the now have If very worse another to person is might
If the economy gets much worse she might even have to make room for another person to share her apartment because the rent is getting very expensive now
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be She room if the she might put off though on money renting to her able saves from now
She might be able to put off renting the room though if she saves her money from now on
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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