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Grade 3 English Language Arts — 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) Next we watered them.
    • b) Last we saw the flowers.
    • c) Then we planted them.
    • d) First we bought the seeds.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  6. 6.Which of these are time words?

    Groups: Time words · Not time words

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

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

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

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

    Groups: Beginning · Middle · End

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

Answer key — Grade 3 English Language Arts — Sentences into a paragraph

  1. 1. b) Last we saw the flowers.
  2. 2. 1. First, we packed our bags. 2. Next, we got on the bus. 3. Finally, we reached the sea.
  3. 3. 1. First, the seed went into the soil. 2. Then a small green shoot came up. 3. Last, the plant grew tall.
  4. 4. 1. First, I washed my hands. 2. Then I ate my food. 3. Last, I washed my plate.
  5. 5. d) I did my homework.
  6. 6. First → Time words; Then → Time words; Next → Time words; Happy → Not time words; Green → Not time words; Finally → Time words
  7. 7. 1. First, we found a big box. 2. Then we put the toys inside. 3. Last, we closed the lid.
  8. 8. 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