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