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