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Jumbled Sentences Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 10: Putting sentences in order · Set 174 · 40 questions
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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.

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  1. 1.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug. (b) Serve the lemonade in glasses. (c) Add cold water and sugar to the juice. (d) Cut two lemons in half.
  2. 2.The first steps are: “Write the letter. Fold it and put it in an envelope.”
    Which step comes next?
    (a) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (b) Seal the envelope.
  3. 3.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (d) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
  4. 4.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (d) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
  5. 5.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (d) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
  6. 6.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (d) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
  7. 7.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap. (d) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
  8. 8.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (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.
  9. 9.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Stop at the edge of the road. (b) Look right, then left, then right again. (c) Walk across quickly and carefully. (d) Wait until the road is clear.
  10. 10.The first step is: “Put an egg in a pan of water.”
    Which step comes next?
    (a) Cool the egg in cold water. (b) Boil it for ten minutes. (c) Peel the shell and eat the egg.
  11. 11.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) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
  12. 12.A story begins: “Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.”
    Which sentence comes next?
    (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
  13. 13.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Heat a little oil in a pan. (b) Add a handful of corn kernels. (c) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (d) Cover the pan and wait for the popping.
  14. 14.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (d) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
  15. 15.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (d) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
  16. 16.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (d) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
  17. 17.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (d) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
  18. 18.The first step is: “Scrape the leftover food into the bin.”
    Which step comes next?
    (a) Rinse it under the tap. (b) Leave it on the rack to dry. (c) Scrub the plate with soap.
  19. 19.The first steps are: “Wash the rice in cold water. Put the rice and water in a pot.”
    Which step comes next?
    (a) Cook it on a low flame until soft. (b) Serve the rice hot with dal.
  20. 20.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (d) She watered the pot every morning.
  21. 21.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) Tara's model won the first prize. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (d) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
  22. 22.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Serve the rice hot with dal. (c) Cook it on a low flame until soft. (d) Wash the rice in cold water.
  23. 23.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Squeeze blue paint onto a plate. (b) Watch the paint turn green. (c) Mix the two with a brush. (d) Add some yellow paint beside it.
  24. 24.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (d) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
  25. 25.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (d) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
  26. 26.A story begins: “Tara decided to build a model volcano. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.”
    Which sentence comes next?
    (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) Tara's model won the first prize.
  27. 27.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (d) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
  28. 28.The first step is: “Heat a little oil in a pan.”
    Which step comes next?
    (a) Add a handful of corn kernels. (b) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (c) Cover the pan and wait for the popping.
  29. 29.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.
  30. 30.A story begins: “Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.”
    Which sentence comes next?
    (a) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
  31. 31.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (d) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
  32. 32.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (d) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
  33. 33.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles. (d) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
  34. 34.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (d) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
  35. 35.A story begins: “Tara decided to build a model volcano.”
    Which sentence comes next?
    (a) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) Tara's model won the first prize. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
  36. 36.The first steps are: “Scrape the leftover food into the bin. Scrub the plate with soap.”
    Which step comes next?
    (a) Rinse it under the tap. (b) Leave it on the rack to dry.
  37. 37.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (d) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
  38. 38.A story begins: “Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.”
    Which sentence comes next?
    (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
  39. 39.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) Tara's model won the first prize. (c) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (d) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
  40. 40.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (d) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.

Answer key

  1. Serve the lemonade in glasses.
  2. Seal the envelope.
  3. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
  4. Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
  5. Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
  6. Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
  7. He told his father about the leaking tap.
  8. Spread butter on one slice.
  9. Look right, then left, then right again.
  10. Boil it for ten minutes.
  11. On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
  12. She watered the pot every morning.
  13. Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn.
  14. The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
  15. Rohan's team had a big football match.
  16. She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
  17. Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
  18. Scrub the plate with soap.
  19. Cook it on a low flame until soft.
  20. She watered the pot every morning.
  21. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
  22. Serve the rice hot with dal.
  23. Squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
  24. Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
  25. Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
  26. At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
  27. Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
  28. Add a handful of corn kernels.
  29. Priya practised her lines every evening.
  30. The train left the station with a loud whistle.
  31. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
  32. Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
  33. One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
  34. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
  35. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
  36. Rinse it under the tap.
  37. Tara's model won the first prize.
  38. He told his father about the leaking tap.
  39. Tara decided to build a model volcano.
  40. A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.

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