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Phrasal_verbs cefr B1

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Word Order Practice

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

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working today Mr Ndola is hard
Mr Ndola is working hard today
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to and up packed go he up hardware town queue the Yesterday at into early store
Yesterday he packed up early to go into town and queue up at the hardware store
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he get to wanted had new a They badly hoes one and of shipment in
They had a new shipment of hoes in and he badly wanted to get one
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hoe last very His poor was
His last hoe was very poor
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off before ripped to and back he it felt a not it out bought it with company sent to try he was was very he and unhappy did chance get it he that He the saying
He felt he was ripped off and sent it back to the company saying that he did not get a chance to try it out before he bought it and he was very unhappy with it
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money said company back his give it had would they The and him he used not just already
The company just said he had used it already and they would not give him his money back
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new hoe and very is into he his his work Now energy working twice the well putting is
Now his new hoe is working very well and he is putting twice the energy into his work
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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