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Phrasal_verbs cefr B1

Asking For Trouble

Word Order Practice

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

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site on Tucker the his going to there be were told construction boss problems
Tucker told his boss there were going to be problems on the construction site
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for gate hours site men around the were Several hanging several of young the
Several young men were hanging around the gate of the site for several hours
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boss He him didn't his believe but the boss called
He called his boss but the boss didn't believe him
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and he to again while figured later boss thought he up the A called check had men his out young
A while later he thought he had figured out the young men and called his boss again to check up
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were enough his Sure from a men mafia said local the boss
Sure enough his boss said the men were from a local mafia
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out that boss then but said wanted be it Tucker and for battle to his asking there trouble would right
Tucker wanted to battle it out right there and then but his boss said that would be asking for trouble
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and for Tucker the send wait come decided young away the to police and to men agreed they
Tucker agreed and they decided to wait for the police to come and send the young men away
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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