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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 165 · 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 pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (b) Find the books for each class. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  2. 2.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (b) Write the address and stick a stamp. (c) Drop it in the post box.
  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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  4. 4.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to pack a school bag:
    ___, check the timetable for tomorrow.
    Then, find the books for each class.
    Next, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
    Finally, zip the bag and keep it by the door.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  5. 5.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Make a hole with your finger. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
  6. 6.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Fold it into a triangle shape. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
  7. 7.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Wet your toothbrush. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  8. 8.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Boil water in a pan.
  9. 9.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
  10. 10.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Walk straight across the road. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Wait until the road is clear.
  11. 11.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Walk straight across the road.
  12. 12.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
  13. 13.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to send a letter:
    First, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
    ___, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, write the address and stick a stamp.
    Finally, drop it in the post box.
    (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  14. 14.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Carry it to the garden. (c) Put the can back in its place.
  15. 15.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
  16. 16.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.
    ___, boil it until the water is soaked up.
    Finally, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  17. 17.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    ___, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, 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
  18. 18.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
  19. 19.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Fold the paper around the gift. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
  20. 20.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  21. 21.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Wash the fruit. (c) Chop all the fruit into small pieces.
  22. 22.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cook rice:
    ___, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
    Finally, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
    (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  23. 23.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Wash the fruit.
  24. 24.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
  25. 25.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a paper boat:
    First, take a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it into a triangle shape.
    ___, pull the sides open into a boat.
    Finally, float your boat in a puddle.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  26. 26.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Carry it to the garden. (c) Put the can back in its place.
  27. 27.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  28. 28.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to pack a school bag:
    First, check the timetable for tomorrow.
    Then, find the books for each class.
    Next, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
    ___, zip the bag and keep it by the door.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  29. 29.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (b) Rub soap all over them. (c) Scrub between your fingers.
  30. 30.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (b) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
  31. 31.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Tie the string to the kite. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Hold the kite up to the wind.
  32. 32.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  33. 33.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Sew on a red tongue of cloth.
  34. 34.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to bake a cake:
    First, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
    Then, pour the mixture into a cake tin.
    ___, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
    Finally, let it cool, then cut a slice.
    (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  35. 35.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to fly a kite:
    First, tie the string to the kite.
    Then, hold the kite up to the wind.
    Next, let out the string slowly as it rises.
    ___, wind the string in to bring it down.
    (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  36. 36.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) Finally (c) Then
  37. 37.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a paper boat:
    First, take a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it into a triangle shape.
    Next, pull the sides open into a boat.
    ___, float your boat in a puddle.
    (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  38. 38.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.
  39. 39.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make tea:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
    Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
    ___, strain the tea into cups.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  40. 40.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Pour in milk and add some sugar.

Answer key

  1. Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  2. Drop it in the post box.
  3. First
  4. First
  5. Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  6. Float your boat in a puddle.
  7. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  8. Boil water in a pan.
  9. Finally
  10. Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  11. Walk straight across the road.
  12. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  13. Then
  14. Put the can back in its place.
  15. Tie the string to the kite.
  16. Next
  17. First
  18. Next
  19. Tie a ribbon on top.
  20. Wet your toothbrush.
  21. Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  22. First
  23. Wash the fruit.
  24. Finally
  25. Next
  26. Fill the watering can at the tap.
  27. First
  28. Finally
  29. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  30. Knead the clay until it is soft.
  31. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  32. Then
  33. Find an old sock.
  34. Next
  35. Finally
  36. Then
  37. Finally
  38. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  39. Finally
  40. Strain the tea into cups.

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