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Phrasal_verbs cefr B1

Strong Position

Word Order Practice

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

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an at on friend talk her assignment her to problem goofed into the tried she up helping work fix Padma After
After she goofed up on an assignment at work Padma tried to talk her friend into helping her fix the problem
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know want to people did go was did company not to the not shy she if a and friend Her there
Her friend was shy and did not want to go to a company if she did not know the people there
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colleagues her her or three two of with promised acquaint Padma to
Padma promised to acquaint her with two or three of her colleagues
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to but they just nervous Friday into became went Finally friend go office work they about her the to as were on very
Finally they went to work on Friday but just as they were about to go into the office her friend became very nervous
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too but a calm she said to her bit friend Padma it told down strong
Padma told her friend to calm down but she said it a bit too strong
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her to off friend back let home Padma had go and Finally
Finally Padma had to back off and let her friend go home
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she she with Padma colleague has about a Now work fix is talking at can the problem how
Now Padma is talking with a colleague about how she can fix the problem she has at work
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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