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Year 3 English — Sentences into a paragraph

Put sentences in the right order so they make one short paragraph.

Name: ________________________

  1. 1.Put the sentences in order to make a paragraph.

    • Then a small green shoot came up.
    • First, the seed went into the soil.
    • Last, the plant grew tall.

  2. 2.A paragraph is about a picnic. Which sentence does not belong?

    • a) We sat on the grass.
    • b) We packed our food.
    • c) I did my homework.
    • d) We ate our lunch.

  3. 3.Put the sentences in order to make a paragraph.

    • Next, the birds began to sing.
    • First, the sun came up.
    • Finally, we got out of bed.

  4. 4.Where does each sentence belong in a paragraph?

    Groups: Beginning · Middle · End

    • First, I woke up.
    • First, she opened the box.
    • Finally, she smiled.
    • Then I brushed my teeth.
    • Last, I went to school.
    • Next, she looked inside.

  5. 5.Which word tells you a sentence comes last?

    • a) Next
    • b) First
    • c) Finally
    • d) Then

  6. 6.Put the sentences in order to make a paragraph.

    • Last, I washed my plate.
    • First, I washed my hands.
    • Then I ate my food.

  7. 7.Put the sentences in order to make a paragraph.

    • Finally, we reached the sea.
    • First, we packed our bags.
    • Next, we got on the bus.

  8. 8.Put the sentences in order to make a paragraph.

    • Last, we closed the lid.
    • First, we found a big box.
    • Then we put the toys inside.

Answer key — Year 3 English — Sentences into a paragraph

  1. 1. 1. First, the seed went into the soil. 2. Then a small green shoot came up. 3. Last, the plant grew tall.
  2. 2. c) I did my homework.
  3. 3. 1. First, the sun came up. 2. Next, the birds began to sing. 3. Finally, we got out of bed.
  4. 4. First, I woke up. → Beginning; Then I brushed my teeth. → Middle; Last, I went to school. → End; First, she opened the box. → Beginning; Next, she looked inside. → Middle; Finally, she smiled. → End
  5. 5. c) Finally
  6. 6. 1. First, I washed my hands. 2. Then I ate my food. 3. Last, I washed my plate.
  7. 7. 1. First, we packed our bags. 2. Next, we got on the bus. 3. Finally, we reached the sea.
  8. 8. 1. First, we found a big box. 2. Then we put the toys inside. 3. Last, we closed the lid.