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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 159 · 40 questions
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Writer's tip (Order words): Find what must happen FIRST — the step that every other step needs. Middle steps take Then and Next. The very last step takes Finally.

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  1. 1.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
  2. 2.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Carry it to the garden.
  3. 3.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wash your hands:
    ___, wet your hands under the tap.
    Then, rub soap all over them.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  4. 4.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a clay pot:
    First, knead the clay until it is soft.
    Then, roll it into a ball.
    Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    ___, leave the pot in the sun to dry.
    (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  5. 5.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
  6. 6.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (b) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (c) Drop it in the post box.
  7. 7.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    First, switch on the camera.
    Then, point it at your friends.
    ___, ask everyone to smile.
    Finally, press the button to click the photo.
    (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
  8. 8.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rub soap all over them.
  9. 9.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Write a message inside.
  10. 10.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Pour in milk and add some sugar.
  11. 11.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (b) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (c) Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  12. 12.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Walk straight across the road.
  13. 13.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wash the fruit. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Chop all the fruit into small pieces.
  14. 14.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Find an old sock.
  15. 15.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (b) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (c) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  16. 16.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (c) Cut a lemon in half.
  17. 17.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a paper boat:
    ___, take a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it into a triangle shape.
    Next, pull the sides open into a boat.
    Finally, float your boat in a puddle.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  18. 18.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Ask everyone to smile.
  19. 19.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to plant a seed:
    ___, fill a small pot with soil.
    Then, make a hole with your finger.
    Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
    Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  20. 20.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
  21. 21.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
  22. 22.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Press your thumb in and shape the pot.
  23. 23.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
  24. 24.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop it in the post box. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
  25. 25.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (c) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
  26. 26.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    ___, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    Then, look right, left and right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk straight across the road.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  27. 27.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wash your hands:
    First, wet your hands under the tap.
    Then, rub soap all over them.
    ___, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  28. 28.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a greeting card:
    ___, fold a sheet of card in half.
    Then, draw a picture on the front.
    Next, write a message inside.
    Finally, give the card to your friend.
    (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  29. 29.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find the books for each class. (b) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (c) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  30. 30.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Drop the seed in and cover it. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
  31. 31.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make tea:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    ___, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
    Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  32. 32.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rub soap all over them.
  33. 33.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Knead the clay until it is soft. (b) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (c) Press your thumb in and shape the pot.
  34. 34.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to bake a cake:
    First, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
    ___, pour the mixture into a cake tin.
    Next, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
    Finally, let it cool, then cut a slice.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  35. 35.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
  36. 36.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on each slice.
    Next, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
    ___, cover it with the other slice and eat.
    (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  37. 37.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    ___, look right, left and right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk straight across the road.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  38. 38.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wash your hands:
    First, wet your hands under the tap.
    Then, rub soap all over them.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    ___, rinse and dry them on a towel.
    (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  39. 39.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Spread butter on each slice.
  40. 40.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    First, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    ___, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next

Answer key

  1. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  2. Fill the watering can at the tap.
  3. First
  4. Finally
  5. Wash the rice in cold water.
  6. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  7. Next
  8. Wet your hands under the tap.
  9. Give the card to your friend.
  10. Boil water in a pan.
  11. Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  12. Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  13. Wash the fruit.
  14. Find an old sock.
  15. Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  16. Cut a lemon in half.
  17. First
  18. Switch on the camera.
  19. First
  20. Fill a small pot with soil.
  21. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  22. Knead the clay until it is soft.
  23. Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  24. Drop it in the post box.
  25. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  26. First
  27. Next
  28. First
  29. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  30. Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  31. Then
  32. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  33. Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  34. Then
  35. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  36. Finally
  37. Then
  38. Finally
  39. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  40. Next

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