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Jumbled Sentences Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 10: Putting sentences in order · Set 551 · 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 SECOND? (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.
  2. 2.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (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.
  3. 3.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stick a stamp on it and post it. (b) Seal the envelope. (c) Write the letter. (d) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
  4. 4.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) She read the book every night before bed. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (d) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
  5. 5.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (b) Add a handful of corn kernels. (c) Heat a little oil in a pan. (d) Cover the pan and wait for the popping.
  6. 6.A story begins: “Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.”
    Which sentence comes next?
    (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
  7. 7.A story begins: “Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.”
    Which sentence comes next?
    (a) She read the book every night before bed. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
  8. 8.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) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (d) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
  9. 9.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Rohan's team had a big football match. (b) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (d) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
  10. 10.The first steps are: “Take two slices of bread. Spread butter on one slice.”
    Which step comes next?
    (a) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (b) Cover them with the other slice.
  11. 11.A story begins: “Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. He flew the kite high above the roof.”
    Which sentence comes next?
    (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
  12. 12.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.
  13. 13.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (d) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
  14. 14.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.
  15. 15.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.
  16. 16.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Watch the paint turn green. (b) Mix the two with a brush. (c) Squeeze blue paint onto a plate. (d) Add some yellow paint beside it.
  17. 17.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (d) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
  18. 18.The first step is: “Stop at the edge of the road.”
    Which step comes next?
    (a) Walk across quickly and carefully. (b) Look right, then left, then right again. (c) Wait until the road is clear.
  19. 19.A story begins: “Rohan's team had a big football match.”
    Which sentence comes next?
    (a) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
  20. 20.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (b) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (d) She read the book every night before bed.
  21. 21.The first step is: “Take two slices of bread.”
    Which step comes next?
    (a) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (b) Spread butter on one slice. (c) Cover them with the other slice.
  22. 22.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (d) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
  23. 23.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (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.
  24. 24.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (d) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
  25. 25.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (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.
  26. 26.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (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.
  27. 27.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rinse and dry your hands. (c) Wet your hands with clean water. (d) Rub soap on your hands.
  28. 28.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (d) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
  29. 29.The first step is: “Squeeze blue paint onto a plate.”
    Which step comes next?
    (a) Add some yellow paint beside it. (b) Mix the two with a brush. (c) Watch the paint turn green.
  30. 30.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 painted a birthday card for him. (d) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
  31. 31.A story begins: “Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.”
    Which sentence comes next?
    (a) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
  32. 32.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (d) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
  33. 33.The first step is: “Cut two lemons in half.”
    Which step comes next?
    (a) Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug. (b) Add cold water and sugar to the juice. (c) Serve the lemonade in glasses.
  34. 34.The first step is: “Put flour in a big bowl.”
    Which step comes next?
    (a) Knead it into a soft dough. (b) Add a little water. (c) Cover the dough and let it rest.
  35. 35.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (c) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (d) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
  36. 36.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.
  37. 37.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) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (d) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
  38. 38.A story begins: “Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor.”
    Which sentence comes next?
    (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
  39. 39.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (d) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
  40. 40.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Look right, then left, then right again. (b) Stop at the edge of the road. (c) Walk across quickly and carefully. (d) Wait until the road is clear.

Answer key

  1. Fold it and put it in an envelope.
  2. Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
  3. Stick a stamp on it and post it.
  4. She read the book every night before bed.
  5. Add a handful of corn kernels.
  6. Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
  7. She read the book every night before bed.
  8. Rohan's team had a big football match.
  9. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
  10. Add cucumber and tomato slices.
  11. Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
  12. Pour in milk and sugar.
  13. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
  14. Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
  15. Take two slices of bread.
  16. Squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
  17. She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
  18. Look right, then left, then right again.
  19. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
  20. Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.
  21. Spread butter on one slice.
  22. Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
  23. Wrap the box in coloured paper.
  24. Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
  25. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
  26. Tara decided to build a model volcano.
  27. Wet your hands with clean water.
  28. Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
  29. Add some yellow paint beside it.
  30. Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
  31. At last she found the ring under the sofa.
  32. She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
  33. Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
  34. Add a little water.
  35. Kabir mended the kite and flew it again.
  36. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
  37. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
  38. The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
  39. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
  40. Look right, then left, then right again.

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