Put words in alphabetical (ABC) order, first by the first letter, then by the second and third letters. A challenge set with trickier and irregular words. This Year 5 worksheet has 8 questions and comes with a full answer sheet with a tip for every question.
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Completed: Year 5 Alphabetical Order Worksheet — Level 3
Year 5 students (typically ages 9–10) working on vocabulary. It is pitched at level 3 · challenge; an easier version is linked above.
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.
About 10 minutes for 8 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
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Try Year 5 Prefixes: un-, re-, dis-, pre-, mis- Worksheet — Level 3.
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Write the words in alphabetical order. If two words start with the same letter, look at the second letter (and then the third).
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