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Saving Birds

Word Order Practice

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

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far north mating bird a the habits in is Mike Saunders biologist studying
Mike Saunders is a biologist studying bird mating habits in the far north
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from birds poachers steal he While works to nests young frequently the sees in field trying the he
While he works in the field he frequently sees poachers trying to steal young birds from the nests
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can sell money exotic shops and illegal pet get of They lots in trade for this them
They can sell them in exotic pet shops and get lots of money for this illegal trade
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very this frustrated Mike about gets
Mike gets very frustrated about this
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them but are dangerous He the poachers very to protect wants
He wants to protect them but the poachers are very dangerous
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danger he see If just Mike be in they could
If they just see Mike he could be in danger
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this is research difficult It more Mike and research considering of his changing getting is to his because do
It is getting more difficult to do his research and Mike is considering changing his research because of this
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something does look It not to forward he is
It is something he does not look forward to
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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 test vocabulary and expressions 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 test vocabulary and expressions 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