Jumbled Sentences Worksheet
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.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match. (d) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
- 2.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Priya practised her lines every evening. (d) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
- 3.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (d) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
- 4.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) She watered the pot every morning. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (d) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
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5.The first step is: “Put flour in a big bowl.”
Which step comes next? (a) Knead it into a soft dough. (b) Cover the dough and let it rest. (c) Add a little water. -
6.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. - 7.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.
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8.A story begins: “Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.”
Which sentence comes next? (a) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. -
9.A story begins: “Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. He asked his friends to help clean the park.”
Which sentence comes next? (a) The park looked clean and green again. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. - 10.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (d) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
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11.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. -
12.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. -
13.The first step is: “Cut two lemons in half.”
Which step comes next? (a) Serve the lemonade in glasses. (b) Add cold water and sugar to the juice. (c) Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug. - 14.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (b) Imran found a torch and some candles. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (d) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
- 15.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (d) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
- 16.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (b) Tara's model won the first prize. (c) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (d) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
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17.A story begins: “Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.”
Which sentence comes next? (a) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. -
18.The first steps are: “Put a little toothpaste on your brush. Brush all your teeth gently.”
Which step comes next? (a) Rinse your mouth with water. (b) Spit out the toothpaste. - 19.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse and dry your hands. (b) Rub soap on your hands. (c) Wet your hands with clean water. (d) Scrub between your fingers.
- 20.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) Fill a pot with soil. (d) Drop the seed into the hole.
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21.The first step is: “Put a little toothpaste on your brush.”
Which step comes next? (a) Spit out the toothpaste. (b) Rinse your mouth with water. (c) Brush all your teeth gently. - 22.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (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.
- 23.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Add a handful of corn kernels. (b) Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (c) Cover the pan and wait for the popping. (d) Heat a little oil in a pan.
- 24.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (d) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
- 25.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (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.
- 26.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (d) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.
- 27.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (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.
- 28.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (b) Spread butter on one slice. (c) Take two slices of bread. (d) Cover them with the other slice.
- 29.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.
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30.The first step is: “Wash the rice in cold water.”
Which step comes next? (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. -
31.The first steps are: “Wet your hands with clean water. Rub soap on your hands.”
Which step comes next? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rinse and dry your hands. -
32.The first steps are: “Put flour in a big bowl. Add a little water.”
Which step comes next? (a) Cover the dough and let it rest. (b) Knead it into a soft dough. -
33.The first steps are: “Put the gift in a box. Wrap the box in coloured paper.”
Which step comes next? (a) Stick the ends with tape. (b) Tie a ribbon around it. - 34.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) She read the book every night before bed. (b) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (d) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
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35.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. - 36.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (d) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
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37.The first steps are: “Put an egg in a pan of water. Boil it for ten minutes.”
Which step comes next? (a) Cool the egg in cold water. (b) Peel the shell and eat the egg. - 38.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Put a little toothpaste on your brush. (b) Rinse your mouth with water. (c) Spit out the toothpaste. (d) Brush all your teeth gently.
- 39.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put a little toothpaste on your brush. (b) Spit out the toothpaste. (c) Brush all your teeth gently. (d) Rinse your mouth with water.
- 40.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes SECOND? (a) Cut two lemons in half. (b) Serve the lemonade in glasses. (c) Add cold water and sugar to the juice. (d) Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
Answer key
- Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
- Priya practised her lines every evening.
- Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
- She watered the pot every morning.
- Add a little water.
- Pour in milk and sugar.
- Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
- One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
- They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
- He asked his friends to help clean the park.
- Add cucumber and tomato slices.
- Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
- Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
- Imran found a torch and some candles.
- Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
- Tara's model won the first prize.
- Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
- Spit out the toothpaste.
- Rinse and dry your hands.
- Cover it with soil and water it.
- Brush all your teeth gently.
- Put a little toothpaste on your brush.
- Add a handful of corn kernels.
- She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
- He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
- Neel was scared to go into the pool.
- Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.
- Take two slices of bread.
- Sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn.
- Put the rice and water in a pot.
- Scrub between your fingers.
- Knead it into a soft dough.
- Stick the ends with tape.
- Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
- Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
- Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
- Cool the egg in cold water.
- Brush all your teeth gently.
- Rinse your mouth with water.
- Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
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