Jumbled Sentences Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 10: Putting sentences in order · Set 231 · 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.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.
2. 2.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (d) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
3. 3.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Cover it with soil and water it. (b) Fill a pot with soil. (c) Make a small hole in the soil. (d) Drop the seed into the hole.
4. 4.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) Rohan's team had a big football match. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (d) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
5. 5.The first step is: “Scrape the leftover food into the bin.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Leave it on the rack to dry. (b) Scrub the plate with soap. (c) Rinse it under the tap.
6. 6.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (d) He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
7. 7.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) She watered the pot every morning. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (d) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
8. 8.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (d) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
9. 9.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Stop at the edge of the road. (b) Walk across quickly and carefully. (c) Look right, then left, then right again. (d) Wait until the road is clear.
10. 10.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (d) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
11. 11.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) Tara's model won the first prize. (d) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
12. 12.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stick the ends with tape. (b) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (c) Put the gift in a box. (d) Tie a ribbon around it.
13. 13.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Write the letter. (c) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (d) Seal the envelope.
14. 14.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (d) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
15. 15.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (b) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (d) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
16. 16.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (d) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
17. 17.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (d) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
18. 18.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (d) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
19. 19.A story begins: “Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
20. 20.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Tie a ribbon around it. (b) Put the gift in a box. (c) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (d) Stick the ends with tape.
21. 21.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (d) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
22. 22.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Seal the envelope. (b) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (c) Write the letter. (d) Stick a stamp on it and post it.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.The first steps are: “Wash the fruits well. Peel the banana and the orange.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Cut all the fruits into small pieces.
25. 25.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Spit out the toothpaste. (b) Rinse your mouth with water. (c) Put a little toothpaste on your brush. (d) Brush all your teeth gently.
26. 26.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Knead it into a soft dough. (b) Put flour in a big bowl. (c) Cover the dough and let it rest. (d) Add a little water.
27. 27.A story begins: “Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
28. 28.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (d) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
29. 29.A story begins: “Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
30. 30.A story begins: “Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. She watered the pot every morning.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.A story begins: “Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.”
    Which sentence comes next? (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.
33. 33.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (d) The park looked clean and green again.
34. 34.The first step is: “Put the gift in a box.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Wrap the box in coloured paper. (b) Tie a ribbon around it. (c) Stick the ends with tape.
35. 35.A story begins: “Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
36. 36.The first step is: “Wash the rice in cold water.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Serve the rice hot with dal. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Cook it on a low flame until soft.
37. 37.The first step is: “Put flour in a big bowl.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Add a little water. (b) Knead it into a soft dough. (c) Cover the dough and let it rest.
38. 38.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Cut all the fruits into small pieces. (d) Wash the fruits well.
39. 39.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug. (b) Serve the lemonade in glasses. (c) Cut two lemons in half. (d) Add cold water and sugar to the juice.
40. 40.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Spread butter on one slice. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (d) Cover them with the other slice.

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