Sentence Structure Practice
Building Complete Sentences with Proper Word Order
Name: _____________________________ Date: _____________
Instructions: Arrange the words in the correct order to make complete sentences. Don't forget to start with a capital letter and end with proper punctuation!
Part 1: Simple Sentences
Put the words in the correct order.
1. dog the runs fast
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2. reads books she every day
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3. play we in the park soccer
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4. blue is the sky today
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5. my friend likes ice cream chocolate
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Part 2: Making Questions
Arrange the words to form questions. Remember to use a question mark!
1. you do like pizza
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2. is where the library
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3. can swim you fast
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4. what your name is
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Part 3: Compound Sentences
Combine two simple sentences using "and", "but", or "so".
1. I like apples. I like oranges.
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2. She wanted to play. It was raining.
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3. He was tired. He went to bed early.
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4. We studied hard. We passed the test.
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Part 4: Fix the Sentences
Rewrite these sentences with correct word order and punctuation.
1. school to walks she every day
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2. homework my I finished already
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3. the in birds trees sing the
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4. birthday is when your
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Challenge: Write Your Own!
Write three complete sentences about your favorite activity.
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Answer Key
Sentence Structure Practice
Part 1: Simple Sentences - Answers
1. The dog runs fast.
2. She reads books every day.
3. We play soccer in the park.
4. The sky is blue today.
5. My friend likes chocolate ice cream.
Part 2: Making Questions - Answers
1. Do you like pizza?
2. Where is the library?
3. Can you swim fast?
4. What is your name?
Part 3: Compound Sentences - Answers
1. I like apples and I like oranges. (or: I like apples and oranges.)
2. She wanted to play, but it was raining.
3. He was tired, so he went to bed early.
4. We studied hard, so we passed the test. (or: We studied hard and we passed the test.)
Part 4: Fix the Sentences - Answers
1. She walks to school every day.
2. I already finished my homework. (or: I finished my homework already.)
3. The birds sing in the trees.
4. When is your birthday?