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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.Which sentence should come last?

    • a) Last we saw the flowers.
    • b) Then we planted them.
    • c) First we bought the seeds.
    • d) Next we watered them.

  2. 2.Which of these are time words?

    Groups: Time words · Not time words

    • Then
    • Finally
    • First
    • Next
    • Green
    • Happy

  3. 3.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.

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

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

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

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

  6. 6.What is a paragraph?

    • a) A mark at the end of a sentence
    • b) One long word
    • c) A list of names
    • d) A group of sentences about one thing

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

    Groups: Beginning · Middle · End

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

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

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

Answer key — Year 3 English — Sentences into a paragraph

  1. 1. a) Last we saw the flowers.
  2. 2. First → Time words; Then → Time words; Next → Time words; Happy → Not time words; Green → Not time words; Finally → Time words
  3. 3. 1. First, we found a big box. 2. Then we put the toys inside. 3. Last, we closed the lid.
  4. 4. 1. First, the seed went into the soil. 2. Then a small green shoot came up. 3. Last, the plant grew tall.
  5. 5. 1. First, I washed my hands. 2. Then I ate my food. 3. Last, I washed my plate.
  6. 6. d) A group of sentences about one thing
  7. 7. 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
  8. 8. d) I did my homework.