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Phrasal_verbs cefr B2

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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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like last Kaiko san hell three felt The months to
The last three months felt like hell to Kaiko san
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away yen work saving and every she beavering her earned at has She been
She has been beavering away at her work and saving every yen she earned
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lot husband Keiko back quietly a leaving off the with money of borrowed and a while Her slipped debt then
Her husband borrowed a lot of money a while back and then slipped off quietly leaving Keiko with the debt
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she could him she such for so into him For prayed time foolishness lay one could month one she meet more
For one month she prayed she could meet him one more time so she could lay into him for such foolishness
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company arrived loan Then the and about how money they she back pay with at the fast to an met agreement
Then she met with the loan company and they arrived at an agreement about how fast to pay back the money
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do all the she wants back pay to Now is money
Now all she wants to do is pay back the money
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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