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