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Free Year 5 Alphabetical Order Worksheet — Level 1

Put words in alphabetical (ABC) order, first by the first letter, then by the second and third letters. Starts with the most common words and the simplest rule. This Year 5 worksheet has 8 questions and comes with a full answer sheet with a tip for every question.

Need more practice? Practice Set 2 · Practice Set 3 · Practice Set 4 — same skill, fresh questions, full answers.

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Year
Year 5
Subject
English
Topic
Vocabulary
Difficulty
Level 1 · Easier
Estimated time
10 minutes
Curriculum
New Zealand Curriculum
Questions
8
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practise

  • putting words in alphabetical order
  • using second and third letters
  • dictionary skills

Curriculum: New Zealand Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: Year 5 Alphabetical Order Worksheet — Level 1

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  2. 2Year 5 Synonyms and Antonyms Worksheet — Level 1
  3. 3Year 5 Alphabetical Order Worksheet — Level 2
  4. 4Year 5 Prefixes: un-, re-, dis-, pre-, mis- Worksheet — Level 2

How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

Year 5 students (typically ages 9–10) working on vocabulary. It is pitched at level 1 · easier; a harder version is linked above.

Are the answers included?

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.

How long does it take?

About 10 minutes for 8 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.

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Try Year 5 Prefixes: un-, re-, dis-, pre-, mis- Worksheet — Level 1.

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Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 5 · English · Vocabulary

Year 5 Alphabetical Order Worksheet — Level 1

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Date

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Write the words in alphabetical order. Use the first letter.

1.Put in ABC order: dog, fish, goat (answer space)
2.Put in ABC order: sun, dog, pig (answer space)
3.Put in ABC order: kite, zoo, goat (answer space)
4.Put in ABC order: pig, fish, goat (answer space)
5.Put in ABC order: fish, cat, zoo (answer space)
6.Put in ABC order: moon, egg, nest (answer space)
7.Put in ABC order: queen, rain, umbrella (answer space)
8.Put in ABC order: owl, moon, pig (answer space)
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Last reviewed
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