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Phrasal_verbs cefr A2

Jim

Word Order Practice

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

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is life easy living an Jim
Jim is living an easy life
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business on hunts and managing brothers with going his He takes turns family the
He takes turns with his brothers going on hunts and managing the family business
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likes to hunt He
He likes to hunt
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to he shoes fact his wants he hunt In wears out until
In fact he wants to hunt until he wears out his shoes
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some ones them new he'll get hunt more Then and throw away
Then he'll throw them away get new ones and hunt some more
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There is he problem lazy think spoiled one his only and is brothers
There is only one problem his brothers think he is lazy and spoiled
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get of In want to fact him they rid
In fact they want to get rid of him
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time be He goes has to hunting he careful every
He has to be careful every time he goes hunting
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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