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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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very proud a but was Joel man good
Joel was a good man but very proud
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ability of He was gymnastic especially proud his
He was especially proud of his gymnastic ability
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off used he his by a walking on long young distance for A hands show man to
A young man he used to show off by walking on his hands for a long distance
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down off Four was he days ago run was he showing while
Four days ago he was run down while he was showing off
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on They day but passed took to days him away and a the stayed hospital for he he second there two
They took him to a hospital and he stayed there for two days but he passed away on the second day
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but festival Of part two up that will out on a with worst was he course he the coming old which year a left the daughter is young summer miss wife behind
Of course he will miss out on the summer festival which is coming up but the worst part was that he left behind a young wife with a two year old daughter
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never lives Their without him be the same will
Their lives will never be the same without him
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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