🎃 Wormly's Sentence Builder 🎃
Wormly dug up a sentence and scrambled the words! Can you put them back in order?
How to play
- The words of a sentence are scrambled in the dirt. Drag Wormly to a word (or use the arrow keys), or just tap a word. It hops into the next box.
- Put the words in order to build a sentence. It starts with a capital letter and ends with an end mark.
- At grades 2-5, choose Practice, Guided or Layers to see word classes and parts of a sentence in the boxes.
- Stuck? Use one of your 3 hints. Read each finished sentence out loud!
📋 Standards Alignment (for teachers)▼
Wormly's Sentence Builder: Standards Alignment
Georgia · Common Core · New Jersey · North Carolina · Michigan · New York
What this game practices: putting words in order to build a sentence at every level, starting a sentence with a capital letter and ending it with an end mark, the nouns and verbs at Beginner and K-1 (pictures help), word classes at grade 3 (noun, verb, adjective, article, pronoun, preposition and conjunction), and the parts of a sentence at grades 4-5 (subject, verb, direct object, prepositional phrase and more). Grade 2 is word order only. Beginner uses the same standards as K-1. Michigan lists the basic word classes at grade 1, so grades 2-3 review them. The sentence parts are an early look at Georgia grade 6. Draft tabs: Common Core, New Jersey and New York are drafts written from the Common Core wording, and their codes and wording will be checked before they are final.
🍑 Georgia
🇺🇸 Common Core (draft)
🟦 New Jersey (draft)
🌲 North Carolina
🏛️ Michigan
🗽 New York (draft)
Kindergarten
K.F.PA.2.a
Know words are put together to make sentences, and sentences communicate complete thoughts. Words and sentences
K.F.CP.3.c
Understand that sentences begin with capital letters and end with punctuation to indicate the end of a sentence. Capital and end mark
K.L.GC.1.1
Usage: Use nouns and verbs to share complete thoughts when speaking. Word classes Introduce Master
K.L.GC.1.4
Mechanics: Capitalize the first word of a sentence and the pronoun I. Capital and end mark Introduce Master
K.L.GC.1.7
Grammar: Use action verbs. Word classes Introduce
K.L.GC.1.13
Mechanics: Use periods, exclamation marks, and question marks at the end of sentences. Capital and end mark Introduce
K.L.GC.2
Syntax: Recognize and compose coherent sentences that express complete thoughts. Syntax
K.L.GC.2.a
Recognize that conventional sentences always include a subject and a predicate. Supports Introduce
1st Grade
1.L.GC.1.7
Grammar: Use action verbs. Word classes Master
1.L.GC.1.13
Mechanics: Use periods, exclamation marks, and question marks at the end of sentences. Capital and end mark Continue
1.L.GC.2
Syntax: Recognize and compose coherent sentences that express complete thoughts. Syntax
1.L.GC.2.a
Distinguish between complete and incomplete simple sentences, and identify sentence type (i.e., declarative, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory). Supports Introduce
2nd Grade
2.L.GC.1.8
Grammar: Use adjectives and adverbs. Word classes Master
2.L.GC.1.9
Grammar: Use common and proper nouns. Word classes Master
2.L.GC.1.11
Usage: Use determiners (articles, possessive determiners, demonstrative adjectives). Word classes Master
2.L.GC.1.15
Grammar: Use personal pronouns (subject, object, and possessive). Word classes Master
2.L.GC.1.16
Grammar: Use frequently occurring prepositions. Word classes Master
2.L.GC.1.21
Grammar: Use coordinating conjunctions to join words, phrases, or clauses. Word classes Continue
2.L.GC.1.25
Mechanics: Use commas with coordinating conjunctions to join independent clauses. Punctuation Introduce
2.L.GC.1.27
Grammar: Form and use prepositional phrases. Sentence parts Introduce
2.L.GC.1.13
Mechanics: Use periods, exclamation marks, and question marks at the end of sentences. Capital and end mark Master
2.L.GC.2
Syntax: Recognize and compose coherent sentences that express complete thoughts. Syntax
2.L.GC.2.a
Distinguish between simple and compound sentences, and identify the sentence type (i.e., declarative, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory). Supports Introduce
3rd Grade
3.L.GC.1.21
Grammar: Use coordinating conjunctions to join words, phrases, or clauses. Word classes Master
3.L.GC.1.33
Grammar: Use helping and linking verbs. Word classes Introduce
3.L.GC.1.25
Mechanics: Use commas with coordinating conjunctions to join independent clauses. Punctuation Master
3.L.GC.1.27
Grammar: Form and use prepositional phrases. Sentence parts Continue
3.L.GC.1.39
Grammar: Use subordinating conjunctions to join clauses. Sentence parts Introduce
3.L.GC.1.40
Mechanics: Use commas after introductory phrases or clauses. Punctuation Introduce
3.L.GC.2
Syntax: Apply understandings of sentence structure to comprehend and compose varied sentences. Syntax
3.L.GC.2.a
Distinguish between correctly structured simple, compound, and complex sentences. Supports Introduce
4th Grade
4.L.GC.1.27
Grammar: Form and use prepositional phrases. Sentence parts Master
4.L.GC.1.33
Grammar: Use helping and linking verbs. Word classes Master
4.L.GC.1.39
Grammar: Use subordinating conjunctions to join clauses. Sentence parts Continue
4.L.GC.1.40
Mechanics: Use commas after introductory phrases or clauses. Punctuation Continue
4.L.GC.2
Syntax: Apply understandings of sentence structure to comprehend and compose varied sentences. Syntax
4.L.GC.2.a
Apply understandings of sentence structure to comprehend a wide variety of grade-level texts. Supports Introduce
5th Grade
5.L.GC.1.39
Grammar: Use subordinating conjunctions to join clauses. Sentence parts Master
5.L.GC.1.40
Mechanics: Use commas after introductory phrases or clauses. Punctuation Master
5.L.GC.2
Syntax: Apply understandings of sentence structure to comprehend and compose varied sentences. Syntax
5.L.GC.2.a
Apply understandings of sentence structure to comprehend a wide variety of grade-level texts. Supports Introduce
6th Grade: a preview
6.L.GC.1.53
Grammar, Mechanics: Use parts of speech and their associated phrases or clauses to perform indicated sentence functions (e.g., subject, direct object, predicate nominative, modifier). Sentence parts Preview Introduce
Kindergarten
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.K.1.b
Use frequently occurring nouns and verbs. Word classes DRAFT
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.K.1.f
Produce and expand complete sentences in shared language activities. Syntax DRAFT
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.K.2.a
Capitalize the first word in a sentence and the pronoun I. Capital and end mark DRAFT
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.K.2.b
Recognize and name end punctuation. Capital and end mark DRAFT
1st Grade
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.1.a
Recognize the distinguishing features of a sentence (e.g., first word, capitalization, ending punctuation). Capital and end mark DRAFT
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.1.b
Use common, proper, and possessive nouns. Word classes DRAFT
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.1.d
Use personal, possessive, and indefinite pronouns. Word classes DRAFT
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.1.f
Use frequently occurring adjectives. Word classes DRAFT
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.1.g
Use frequently occurring conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or, so, because). Word classes DRAFT
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.1.h
Use determiners (e.g., articles, demonstratives). Word classes DRAFT
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.1.i
Use frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., during, beyond, toward). Word classes DRAFT
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.1.j
Produce and expand complete simple and compound declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences in response to prompts. Syntax DRAFT
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.2.b
Use end punctuation for sentences. Capital and end mark DRAFT
2nd Grade
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2.1.e
Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them depending on what is to be modified. Word classes DRAFT
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2.1.f
Produce, expand, and rearrange complete simple and compound sentences (e.g., The boy watched the movie; The little boy watched the movie; The action movie was watched by the little boy). Syntax DRAFT
3rd Grade
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1.a
Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences. Word classes DRAFT
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1.h
Use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. Word classes DRAFT
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1.i
Produce simple, compound, and complex sentences. Syntax DRAFT
4th Grade
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.1.d
Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag). Syntax DRAFT
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.1.e
Form and use prepositional phrases. Sentence parts DRAFT
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.1.f
Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons. Syntax DRAFT
5th Grade
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.1.a
Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and their function in particular sentences. Sentence parts DRAFT
Kindergarten
NJ code?
Use frequently occurring nouns and verbs. Word classes DRAFT CC L.K.1b
NJ code?
Produce and expand complete sentences in shared language activities. Syntax DRAFT CC L.K.1f
NJ code?
Capitalize the first word in a sentence and the pronoun I. Capital and end mark DRAFT CC L.K.2a
NJ code?
Recognize and name end punctuation. Capital and end mark DRAFT CC L.K.2b
1st Grade
NJ code?
Recognize the distinguishing features of a sentence (e.g., first word, capitalization, ending punctuation). Capital and end mark DRAFT CC RF.1.1a
NJ code?
Use common, proper, and possessive nouns. Word classes DRAFT CC L.1.1b
NJ code?
Use personal, possessive, and indefinite pronouns. Word classes DRAFT CC L.1.1d
NJ code?
Use frequently occurring adjectives. Word classes DRAFT CC L.1.1f
NJ code?
Use frequently occurring conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or, so, because). Word classes DRAFT CC L.1.1g
NJ code?
Use determiners (e.g., articles, demonstratives). Word classes DRAFT CC L.1.1h
NJ code?
Use frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., during, beyond, toward). Word classes DRAFT CC L.1.1i
NJ code?
Produce and expand complete simple and compound declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences in response to prompts. Syntax DRAFT CC L.1.1j
NJ code?
Use end punctuation for sentences. Capital and end mark DRAFT CC L.1.2b
2nd Grade
NJ code?
Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them depending on what is to be modified. Word classes DRAFT CC L.2.1e
NJ code?
Produce, expand, and rearrange complete simple and compound sentences (e.g., The boy watched the movie; The little boy watched the movie; The action movie was watched by the little boy). Syntax DRAFT CC L.2.1f
3rd Grade
NJ code?
Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences. Word classes DRAFT CC L.3.1a
NJ code?
Use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. Word classes DRAFT CC L.3.1h
NJ code?
Produce simple, compound, and complex sentences. Syntax DRAFT CC L.3.1i
4th Grade
NJ code?
Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag). Syntax DRAFT CC L.4.1d
NJ code?
Form and use prepositional phrases. Sentence parts DRAFT CC L.4.1e
NJ code?
Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons. Syntax DRAFT CC L.4.1f
5th Grade
NJ code?
Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and their function in particular sentences. Sentence parts DRAFT CC L.5.1a
Kindergarten
L.K.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; demonstrate proficiency within the K-1 grammar continuum.
Skills named in this standard: Produce and expand simple, compound, declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences; Use singular and plural nouns with matching verbs in basic sentences; Form frequently occurring verbs.
Word order, nouns and verbsL.K.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing; demonstrate proficiency within the K-1 conventions continuum.
Skills named in this standard: Capitalize the first word in a sentence; Recognize end punctuation; Use end punctuation for sentences.
Capital and end mark1st Grade
L.1.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; demonstrate proficiency within the K-1 grammar continuum.
Skills named in this standard: Produce and expand simple, compound, declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences; Use singular and plural nouns with matching verbs in basic sentences; Form frequently occurring verbs.
Word order, nouns and verbsL.1.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing; demonstrate proficiency within the K-1 conventions continuum.
Skills named in this standard: Capitalize the first word in a sentence; Recognize end punctuation; Use end punctuation for sentences.
Capital and end mark2nd Grade
L.2.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; demonstrate proficiency within the 2-3 grammar continuum.
Skills named in this standard: Produce, expand, and rearrange simple and compound sentences; Explain the function of nouns; Explain the function of verbs; Explain the function of adjectives; Explain the function of adverbs; Explain the function of pronouns; Explain the function of prepositions; Explain the function of conjunctions; Use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.
Word classes3rd Grade
L.3.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; demonstrate proficiency within the 2-3 grammar continuum.
Skills named in this standard: Produce, expand, and rearrange simple and compound sentences; Explain the function of nouns; Explain the function of verbs; Explain the function of adjectives; Explain the function of adverbs; Explain the function of pronouns; Explain the function of prepositions; Explain the function of conjunctions; Use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.
Word classes4th Grade
L.4.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; demonstrate proficiency within the 4-5 grammar continuum.
Skills named in this standard: Produce complete sentences, while recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-on sentences; Produce, expand, and rearrange simple, compound, and complex sentences; Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns; Form and use prepositional phrases; Continue to use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.
Sentence parts5th Grade
L.5.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; demonstrate proficiency within the 4-5 grammar continuum.
Skills named in this standard: Produce complete sentences, while recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-on sentences; Produce, expand, and rearrange simple, compound, and complex sentences; Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns; Form and use prepositional phrases; Continue to use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.
Sentence partsKindergarten
L.K.1b
Use frequently occurring nouns and verbs. Word classes
L.K.1f
Produce and expand complete sentences in shared language activities. Syntax
L.K.2a
Capitalize the first word in a sentence and the pronoun I. Capital and end mark
L.K.2b
Recognize and name end punctuation. Capital and end mark
1st Grade
RF.1.1a
Recognize the distinguishing features of a sentence (e.g., first word, capitalization, ending punctuation). Capital and end mark
L.1.1b
Use common, proper, and possessive nouns. Word classes
L.1.1d
Use personal, possessive, and indefinite pronouns. Word classes
L.1.1f
Use frequently occurring adjectives. Word classes
L.1.1g
Use frequently occurring conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or, so, because). Word classes
L.1.1h
Use determiners (e.g., articles, demonstratives). Word classes
L.1.1i
Use frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., during, beyond, toward). Word classes
L.1.1j
Produce and expand complete simple and compound declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences in response to prompts. Syntax
L.1.2b
Use end punctuation for sentences. Capital and end mark
2nd Grade
L.2.1e
Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them depending on what is to be modified. Word classes
L.2.1f
Produce, expand, and rearrange complete simple and compound sentences (e.g., The boy watched the movie; The little boy watched the movie; The action movie was watched by the little boy). Syntax
3rd Grade
L.3.1a
Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences. Word classes
L.3.1h
Use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. Word classes
L.3.1i
Produce simple, compound, and complex sentences. Syntax
4th Grade
L.4.1d
Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag). Syntax
L.4.1e
Form and use prepositional phrases. Sentence parts
L.4.1f
Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons. Syntax
5th Grade
L.5.1a
Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and their function in particular sentences. Sentence parts
Kindergarten
KL1b
Use frequently occurring nouns and verbs. Word classes DRAFT
KL1f
Produce and expand complete sentences in shared language activities. Syntax DRAFT
KL2a
Capitalize the first word in a sentence and the pronoun I. Capital and end mark DRAFT
KL2b
Recognize and name end punctuation. Capital and end mark DRAFT
1st Grade
1RF1a
Recognize the distinguishing features of a sentence (e.g., first word, capitalization, ending punctuation). Capital and end mark DRAFT
1L1b
Use common, proper, and possessive nouns. Word classes DRAFT
1L1d
Use personal, possessive, and indefinite pronouns. Word classes DRAFT
1L1f
Use frequently occurring adjectives. Word classes DRAFT
1L1g
Use frequently occurring conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or, so, because). Word classes DRAFT
1L1h
Use determiners (e.g., articles, demonstratives). Word classes DRAFT
1L1i
Use frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., during, beyond, toward). Word classes DRAFT
1L1j
Produce and expand complete simple and compound declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences in response to prompts. Syntax DRAFT
1L2b
Use end punctuation for sentences. Capital and end mark DRAFT
2nd Grade
2L1e
Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them depending on what is to be modified. Word classes DRAFT
2L1f
Produce, expand, and rearrange complete simple and compound sentences (e.g., The boy watched the movie; The little boy watched the movie; The action movie was watched by the little boy). Syntax DRAFT
3rd Grade
3L1a
Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences. Word classes DRAFT
3L1h
Use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. Word classes DRAFT
3L1i
Produce simple, compound, and complex sentences. Syntax DRAFT
4th Grade
4L1d
Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag). Syntax DRAFT
4L1e
Form and use prepositional phrases. Sentence parts DRAFT
4L1f
Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons. Syntax DRAFT
5th Grade
5L1a
Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and their function in particular sentences. Sentence parts DRAFT
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ELA Activity · Sentence Building & Grammar
ELA Activity · Sentence Building & Grammar
