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Sentence scramble maker

Turn lesson sentences into word-order practice. Use your own text or start with an ECQ grammar set. Download a worksheet and suggested answers.

1. Choose your sentences

One complete sentence per line.

Review and edit sentences (0)No sentences yet.
Import or download CSV

Imports add sentences to your list. Exact duplicates are skipped.

CSV format

Use a sentence column. Optional columns are groups, alternatives, and notes. The sample CSV shows each field. This is a different format from the vocabulary tools.

Work stays in this open page. Download your CSV to keep the list.

2. Make your PDF

Hints and writing space

This also hides capitals in names and “I.” The answer key keeps your original text.

Long sentences get extra writing space. Punctuation stays with its word.

Need an editable Word file?

Edit the worksheet and answer key in Word or Google Docs. Page breaks can change in your editor.

Choose sentences, then make the PDF. The answer key is included.

Edit sentence

Groups, other answers, and notes

Put / between groups. Use all the sentence words and punctuation in their original order. Leave this blank to scramble single words.

One answer per line. These appear on the teacher key.

Start a new list?

This removes your open list and any text you have not added. Download your CSV first if you want to keep the list.

Use it for word-order practice

ECQ samples are original. Level labels are a guide. Choose sentences with words your students know. Ask them to compare answers and explain the order they chose. After the worksheet, they can change a sentence to make it true for them.

This tool moves words within a sentence. For a spelling task, use the word scramble maker. Your sentences and files are made in this browser.

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