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Made at homeroomtools.comRead each one. Write your sentence on the lines.1.2.3.4.5.6.Say it in your own wordsOur neighbors are extremely fond of gardening.Ben forgot his umbrella. He got soaked on the way home.The class read a book about whales. Then they drew pictures of them.Nora missed the bus. Her dad drove her to school.The snow was deep. School opened two hours late.The well ran dry. The village carried water from the river.
Made at homeroomtools.comRead each one. Write your sentence on the lines.1.2.3.4.5.6.Say it in your own wordsAnswer keyOur neighbors are extremely fond of gardening.Ben forgot his umbrella. He got soaked on the way home.The class read a book about whales. Then they drew pictures of them.Nora missed the bus. Her dad drove her to school.The snow was deep. School opened two hours late.The well ran dry. The village carried water from the river.The people next door love to garden.Without his umbrella, Ben got very wet walking home.After reading about whales, the class drew them.Nora's dad took her to school because she missed the bus.School started two hours late because of deep snow.When the well had no water, the villagers brought some from the river.
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One sentence 60

  • A gentle breeze cooled us on the hot afternoon.
  • A sudden noise startled the horses.
  • The athletes practiced daily for the big race.
  • The audience applauded when the play ended.
  • The author signed copies of her latest book.
  • The baker begins work before sunrise.
  • The bridge is too narrow for large trucks.
  • The coach encouraged the players to keep trying.
  • The council voted to build a skating rink.
  • Dad purchased a used car because it cost less.
  • The detective examined the muddy footprints.
  • The enormous hound frightened the delivery driver.
  • Everyone enjoyed the picnic despite the clouds.
  • The explorers were unable to cross the frozen river.
  • The fog made it difficult to see the road.
  • Grandma often tells stories about her childhood.
  • He rarely forgets to feed his goldfish.
  • Heavy traffic caused us to arrive late.
  • The hikers selected the shortest path up the hill.
  • I mistakenly left my lunch on the kitchen counter.
  • The innkeeper prepared a delicious stew for the guests.
  • It is essential to feed the hens each morning.
  • Jamal completed his chores before he went outside.
  • Kofi borrowed a ladder from the family next door.
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One sentence, continued

  • The lake is too chilly for swimming in April.
  • The lamp provides enough light for reading.
  • Lena assisted her grandfather with the groceries.
  • The library is located beside the post office.
  • The loud music annoyed the people upstairs.
  • Maria was thrilled when she discovered a dollar in her coat.
  • The mountain road is dangerous in winter.
  • The movie was so dull that I nearly fell asleep.
  • The museum displays ancient coins from many countries.
  • My brother is capable of fixing almost any bicycle.
  • Nobody could solve the difficult riddle.
  • The old barn collapsed during the windstorm.
  • Our neighbors are extremely fond of gardening.
  • Our teacher requested that we remain silent during the film.
  • The package arrived two days earlier than expected.
  • The painter carefully mixed blue and yellow to make green.
  • Please respond to the invitation by Friday.
  • The price of bread has increased this year.
  • The puppy constantly chews on the furniture.
  • The ranger politely answered each visitor.
  • The river flows rapidly after heavy rain.
  • Rosa is the most rapid swimmer in her class.
  • The rowers were disappointed to lose the final race.
  • The scientist observed the insects for several hours.
  • The scouts were exhausted after the steep climb.
  • She whispered so that the baby would not wake.
  • The shop closes at noon on Sundays.
  • The soup requires a pinch of salt.
  • The squirrel gathered acorns throughout the fall.
  • The storm destroyed most of the farmer's crops.
  • The stream was shallow enough to walk across.
  • The tiny kitten hid beneath the porch all afternoon.
  • Tomas shared his sandwich with a hungry friend.
  • The town constructed a new playground last spring.
  • We were astonished by the size of the whale.
  • The weary travelers finally reached the village at dusk.

Two sentences into one 60

  • A poet visited our library. She read three new poems.
  • The alarm rang. Everyone left the building calmly.
  • Ana saved her allowance. She bought a new soccer ball.
  • The baby was crying. Dad rocked her to sleep.
  • The bakery opens at six. People line up before then.
  • The band played loudly. People danced in the street.
  • The bell rang. The students hurried to their seats.
  • Ben forgot his umbrella. He got soaked on the way home.
  • The bread was stale. Dad made it into toast.
  • The bus broke down. The students walked the rest of the way.
  • The cake burned. We ate fruit for dessert.
  • The cat knocked over a vase. Water spilled across the table.
  • The chili was too spicy. Nobody finished it.
  • The class read a book about whales. Then they drew pictures of them.
  • The clock stopped. None of us knew the time.
  • The clouds cleared. We could see the stars.
  • The dog barked all night. The neighbors could not sleep.
  • Ella loves animals. She wants to be a vet one day.
  • The farmer woke early. He milked the cows before breakfast.
  • The fire alarm was only a drill. We went back to class.
  • The garden had no rain for weeks. The flowers wilted.
  • Grandpa planted tomatoes. They were ripe by August.
  • Jo trained for months. She finished the race in first place.
  • Kim was nervous. She gave her speech anyway.
  • The kitten was stuck in a tree. A neighbor climbed up to help.
  • The lake froze. People skated on it all weekend.
  • Leo practiced his cello daily. He played well at the recital.
  • The mail was late. The package came the next morning.
  • The map was torn. We could not find the trail.
  • Mia dropped her ice cream. Her brother shared his.
  • Mom was tired. She still read us two chapters.
  • The movie ended. The lights came back on.
  • Nora missed the bus. Her dad drove her to school.
  • Omar studied all week. He earned a perfect score.
  • Our car would not start. A neighbor gave us a ride.
  • Our test was very hard. Most students finished on time anyway.
  • The oven was broken. We cooked dinner on the grill.
  • The paint was wet. I got blue on my sleeve.
  • The parrot heard fireworks. It tucked its head under a wing.
  • The pond is shallow. Small children can wade in it.
  • The power went out. We ate dinner by candlelight.
  • Ravi spilled his juice. He wiped it up right away.
  • The river flooded. The bridge was closed for a week.
  • The road was closed. Drivers had to turn around.
  • The room was noisy. I could not hear the teacher.
  • Sam lost his library book. He paid for a new one.
  • The shop ran out of bread. We bought rolls instead.
  • The snow was deep. School opened two hours late.
  • The store was crowded. We came back later.
  • The team lost the game. The players still shook hands.
  • Tia found a wallet. She took it to the office.
  • The trail forked. We chose the left side.
  • The trail was long. We stopped twice to rest.
  • The trail was thick with mud. Our boots got filthy.
  • Two robins built a nest. Three eggs hatched in May.
  • The waves grew bigger. They knocked over our sand tower.
  • The well ran dry. The village carried water from the river.
  • The whole sky went dark. Soon rain began to fall.
  • The wind was powerful. Our kite flew very high.
  • The zipper broke. I fastened my coat with a pin.

How this list was compiled: Written for this page: everyday sentences to say again in other words, and pairs of sentences to retell as one, each stored with one model answer of our own. Many other answers are right: a paraphrase keeps the meaning and changes the words. That a paraphrase is a rewording of a text that retains the original meaning, and is typically more detailed than a summary, follows Wikipedia's Paraphrase article, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraphrase, read 2026-10-02 (license CC BY-SA 4.0). The sentences state no facts about the world, and no person, brand or character is named. Licence: own work

How it works

Each sheet draws 6 everyday sentences from our own bank, with lines under each. The child writes the same idea in different words. A paraphrase keeps the meaning and changes the wording.

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Two sets

Set picks one. One sentence prints a single sentence with words a fourth grader can swap: The enormous hound frightened the delivery driver. Two sentences into one prints a pair to retell as one sentence of the child's own: The cake burned. We ate fruit for dessert.

Marking a paraphrase

Check three things: the meaning is the same, most of the main words have changed, and nothing important is added or left out. A joining word such as because or when is fine. Names, numbers and plain words such as dog can stay. The key gives one model answer; a child's sentence that passes the three checks is just as right.

Questions and answers

What is paraphrasing?

Paraphrasing is rewording a text so that it keeps its original meaning. It is not a summary: a paraphrase is usually about as detailed as the original, while a summary keeps only the main points.

Can I save a paraphrasing practice worksheet as a PDF?

Yes. Press Print worksheet and choose Save as PDF in your browser's print window. The file holds the six sentences on screen, with the model answers as its last page.

Why 4th grade?

The Common Core first names the skill in grade 4: standard SL.4.2 asks students to paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in other media.

Is the answer key the only right answer?

No. It prints one model answer for each line, as the last page, and many other wordings are right. To leave it off, uncheck Add an answer key as the last page under More options.

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