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Phrasal_verbs cefr B1

It is John's Affair

Word Order Practice

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

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John ago years got married two
John got married two years ago
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he thought down was to wife new happy decided with settle and his He
He thought he was happy and decided to settle down with his new wife
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months and wife marriage cheating him he his agree thought just after he However with on six started didn't
However after just six months he thought marriage didn't agree with him and he started cheating on his wife
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and tuned She very the situation to smart quickly was in
She was very smart and tuned in to the situation quickly
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angry house she was things she so their in she banging found out When started up
When she found out she was so angry she started banging things up in their house
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and it she they down settled talked Finally about
Finally she settled down and they talked about it
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then if they decide can married and a for apart stay decided living try not to have or while They
They have decided to try living apart for a while and then decide if they can stay married or not
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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