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