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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 163 · 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 make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Draw a picture on the front. (c) Write a message inside.
  2. 2.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Fold the paper around the gift.
  3. 3.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    ___, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on each slice.
    Next, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
    Finally, cover it with the other slice and eat.
    (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  4. 4.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  5. 5.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    ___, spread butter on each slice.
    Next, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
    Finally, cover it with the other slice and eat.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  6. 6.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
  7. 7.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (c) Spread butter on each slice.
  8. 8.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Scrub between your fingers.
  9. 9.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    First, wet your toothbrush.
    ___, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  10. 10.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (b) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (c) Cut a lemon in half.
  11. 11.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wash the fruit. (b) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (c) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  12. 12.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  13. 13.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
  14. 14.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Wash the fruit.
  15. 15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    First, find an old sock.
    Then, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
    Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
    ___, slip it on your hand and make it talk.
    (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  16. 16.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
  17. 17.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  18. 18.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Rub soap all over them.
  19. 19.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  20. 20.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    Then, look right, left and right again.
    ___, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk straight across the road.
    (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  21. 21.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  22. 22.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to water the plants:
    First, fill the watering can at the tap.
    ___, carry it to the garden.
    Next, pour water gently at the roots.
    Finally, put the can back in its place.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  23. 23.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Pour the mixture into a cake tin.
  24. 24.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    First, cut a lemon in half.
    Then, squeeze the juice into a jug.
    ___, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses.
    (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  25. 25.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cook rice:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
    ___, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
    (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  26. 26.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Put the rice and water in a pot.
  27. 27.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a fruit salad:
    First, wash the fruit.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
    ___, mix them in a bowl and serve.
    (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  28. 28.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.
  29. 29.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  30. 30.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Pour water gently at the roots. (c) Fill the watering can at the tap.
  31. 31.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wash your hands:
    First, wet your hands under the tap.
    ___, rub soap all over them.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel.
    (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  32. 32.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a fruit salad:
    ___, wash the fruit.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve.
    (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  33. 33.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Pull the sides open into a boat.
  34. 34.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
  35. 35.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make tea:
    ___, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
    Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups.
    (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  36. 36.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    First, find an old sock.
    ___, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
    Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
    Finally, slip it on your hand and make it talk.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  37. 37.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    First, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    ___, rinse your mouth and the brush.
    (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  38. 38.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
  39. 39.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    ___, switch on the camera.
    Then, point it at your friends.
    Next, ask everyone to smile.
    Finally, press the button to click the photo.
    (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  40. 40.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stick the edges with tape. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Fold the paper around the gift.

Answer key

  1. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  2. Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  3. First
  4. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  5. Then
  6. Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  7. Take two slices of bread.
  8. Wet your hands under the tap.
  9. Then
  10. Cut a lemon in half.
  11. Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  12. Fill a small pot with soil.
  13. Tie the string to the kite.
  14. Wash the fruit.
  15. Finally
  16. Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  17. Next
  18. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  19. Next
  20. Next
  21. First
  22. Then
  23. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  24. Next
  25. Finally
  26. Wash the rice in cold water.
  27. Finally
  28. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  29. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  30. Fill the watering can at the tap.
  31. Then
  32. First
  33. Take a sheet of paper.
  34. Boil water in a pan.
  35. First
  36. Then
  37. Finally
  38. Strain the tea into cups.
  39. First
  40. Tie a ribbon on top.

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