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Phrasal_verbs cefr B1

Hard Facts

Word Order Practice

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

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Pratiba they slums live are Lakshmi in now escape dying to the and
Lakshmi and Pratiba are dying to escape the slums they live in now
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on improve their any can in want situation to They they way
They want to improve on their situation in any way they can
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some money they stole shopkeeper a Once from even
Once they even stole some money from a shopkeeper
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to didn't the They the police however money had to hand get over away with and it
They didn't get away with it however and had to hand over the money to the police
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go cannot town school the they leaving live in they they trying they time the to to will fact very are hard that up difficult Now a to face have shanty if
Now they are trying to face up to the hard fact that if they cannot go to school they will have a very difficult time leaving the shanty town they live in
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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