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Phrasal_verbs cefr B1

Nervous Times

Word Order Practice

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

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they their be twins Anna plans through The to going until were and fell rich confident May were
The twins Anna and May were confident they were going to be rich until their plans fell through
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home counted their poison and on day during the coming collect them They the planned not husbands and they to insurance
They counted on their husbands not coming home during the day and they planned to poison them and collect the insurance
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out husbands left their did the early one might work possibility They their and finish day that husbands
They left out the possibility that their husbands might finish work early and one day their husbands did
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are are and out running Now they running away of to run to places they
Now they are running away and they are running out of places to run to
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They are physical in while doing tough they jobs are hiding
They are doing tough physical jobs while they are in hiding
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help they relatives not that but fun will They it out is while some them hoping are wait
They are hoping that some relatives will help them out but it is not fun while they wait
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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