Jumbled Sentences for Class 1: Definition, Exercises, Worksheet

Jumbled Sentences for Class 1: Have you ever read a sentence which is very difficult to read or rather the structure of it is all messed up? Well, this would be known as jumbled sentences where one needs to arrange the words and phrases in a systematic order to make them sound good. There is no rocket science behind rearranging a sentence. Keep reading this blog post to check out all the exercises on jumbled sentences and how they are important in English grammar.

Jumbled Sentences for Class 1: Definition

Jumbled sentences are sentences whose words or phrases are not arranged in the correct order. They are often used as exercises to test a person’s understanding of grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure.

To solve a jumbled sentence, one needs to rearrange the words or phrases to form a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence. This involves identifying the subject, verb, and object of the sentence, as well as any other important elements such as prepositions, articles, and conjunctions.

Here are some examples of jumbled sentences along with the correct way they should be written:

• Original: went to the park yesterday I

            Rearranged: I went to the park yesterday.

Also Read: Participle Preposition Examples

Jumbled Sentences for Class 1 Exercise with Answers

Now, that we are clear about what jumbled sentences are, let’s jump straight on testing our knowledge. 

Exercise 1: Sentence Formation

Instructions: Rearrange the words to form correct sentences.

Question 1:

• goes to school every day.
• my brother

Question 2:

• is a beautiful bird.
• the peacock

Question 3:

• plays cricket in the evening.
• my friend

Question 4:

• is very tasty.
• the ice cream

Question 5:

• is a good boy.
• my little brother

Check Your Answers:

1. My brother goes to school every day
2. The peacock is a beautiful bird
3. My friend plays cricket in the evening
4. The ice cream is very tasty
5. My little brother is a good boy

Exercise 2: Rewrite the Sentences

Instructions: Rewrite the following sentences in the correct form. You can also check your answers mentioned at the end.

1. the park went yesterday we to
2. who lives next door is very kind. the girl
3. quietly the cat crept into the room.
4. because it was raining heavily, we stayed indoors.
5. by the children was the cake eaten.

Answers:

1. We went to the park yesterday.
2. The girl who lives next door is very kind.
3. The cat crept into the room quietly.
4. Because it was raining heavily, we stayed indoors.
5. The cake was eaten by the children.

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct words to form meaningful sentences.

1. The _____ is _____ than the _____. (Options: dog, cat, big)
2. My _____ is _____ a _____ book. (Options: reading, favourite, very)
3. We _____ to the _____ yesterday. (Options: went, park)
4. She _____ a _____ dress. (Options: wears, beautiful)
5. He _____ play _____ football. (Options: likes, to)

Check Answers:

1. The dog is bigger than the cat.
2. My favourite is a very book.
3. We went to the park yesterday.
4. She wears a beautiful dress.
5. He likes to play football.

Exercise 4: Arrange the Sentences

Instructions: Rearrange the sentences to form a short story. 

1. She was very happy to see her friend.
2. They played games and laughed together.
3. One day, her friend came to visit.
4. She had a new friend who lived nearby.
5. They spent the whole day together.

Answers:

1. She had a new friend who lived nearby. 
2. They played games and laughed together.
3. One day, her friend came to visit.
4. She had a new friend who lived nearby.
5. They spent the whole day together.

Exercise 5: Rearrange the Words

Instructions: Rearrange the words to form common idioms.

1. early bird catches the worm.
2. under the weather.
3. piece of cake.
4. raining cats and dogs.
5. hit the sack.

Answers:

1. The early bird catches the worm.
2. I’m feeling under the weather.
3. That was a piece of cake.
4. It’s raining cats and dogs.
5. I’m going to hit the sack.

Also Read: Participle Preposition: Meaning, Examples & Exercises

Jumbled Sentences for Class 1 Worksheet (PDF)

Now that you have gone through the above exercises, it is time to check out some more exercises which we have compiled in the worksheet below. You can save and download this worksheet and keep it for future reference.

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