Jumbled Sentences Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 10: Putting sentences in order · Set 12 · 40 questions

Writing tip (What needs what?): The first sentence introduces who or what it is about and needs nothing before it. Each next sentence follows from the one before (you cannot get wet in the rain before it starts to rain). The last sentence finishes the story or the job.

1. 1.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (d) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
2. 2.The first steps are: “Heat a little oil in a pan. Add a handful of corn kernels.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (b) Cover the pan and wait for the popping.
3. 3.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (d) Imran found a torch and some candles.
4. 4.A story begins: “A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
5. 5.A story begins: “Karan went to the mela with his uncle.”
   Which sentence comes next? (a) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
6. 6.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Spit out the toothpaste. (b) Put a little toothpaste on your brush. (c) Rinse your mouth with water. (d) Brush all your teeth gently.
7. 7.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) She watered the pot every morning. (d) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
8. 8.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening. (d) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
9. 9.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put an egg in a pan of water. (b) Peel the shell and eat the egg. (c) Cool the egg in cold water. (d) Boil it for ten minutes.
10. 10.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cover it with soil and water it. (b) Make a small hole in the soil. (c) Drop the seed into the hole. (d) Fill a pot with soil.
11. 11.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match. (d) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
12. 12.A story begins: “Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
13. 13.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (d) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
14. 14.A story begins: “Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
15. 15.A story begins: “Tara decided to build a model volcano.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) Tara's model won the first prize.
16. 16.A story begins: “Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
17. 17.A story begins: “Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
18. 18.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (c) Wash the fruits well. (d) Peel the banana and the orange.
19. 19.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (d) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
20. 20.The first step is: “Heat a little oil in a pan.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (b) Add a handful of corn kernels. (c) Cover the pan and wait for the popping.
21. 21.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix the two with a brush. (b) Watch the paint turn green. (c) Squeeze blue paint onto a plate. (d) Add some yellow paint beside it.
22. 22.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Tara's model won the first prize. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (d) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
23. 23.A story begins: “Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
24. 24.A story begins: “Arjun woke up with a bad cough.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
25. 25.A story begins: “Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
26. 26.The first step is: “Wash the rice in cold water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Cook it on a low flame until soft. (c) Serve the rice hot with dal.
27. 27.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (d) Imran found a torch and some candles.
28. 28.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Seal the envelope. (b) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (c) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (d) Write the letter.
29. 29.A story begins: “Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
30. 30.A story begins: “Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. Priya practised her lines every evening.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
31. 31.The first step is: “Fill a pot with soil.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Drop the seed into the hole. (b) Make a small hole in the soil. (c) Cover it with soil and water it.
32. 32.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Cover them with the other slice. (c) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (d) Spread butter on one slice.
33. 33.The first steps are: “Boil water in a pan. Add tea leaves and let it boil.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Pour in milk and sugar. (b) Strain the tea into cups.
34. 34.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Leave it on the rack to dry. (b) Scrape the leftover food into the bin. (c) Rinse it under the tap. (d) Scrub the plate with soap.
35. 35.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (d) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
36. 36.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Cool the egg in cold water. (b) Peel the shell and eat the egg. (c) Put an egg in a pan of water. (d) Boil it for ten minutes.
37. 37.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Tie a ribbon around it. (b) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (c) Stick the ends with tape. (d) Put the gift in a box.
38. 38.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (d) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
39. 39.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse your mouth with water. (b) Spit out the toothpaste. (c) Put a little toothpaste on your brush. (d) Brush all your teeth gently.
40. 40.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (d) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.

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