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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 175 · 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 sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Spread butter on each slice. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  2. 2.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    ___, find an old sock.
    Then, 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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  3. 3.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  4. 4.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a fruit salad:
    First, wash the fruit.
    ___, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve.
    (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  5. 5.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (b) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
  6. 6.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Knead the clay until it is soft. (b) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (c) Roll it into a ball.
  7. 7.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Draw a picture on the front.
  8. 8.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  9. 9.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wash the fruit. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Chop all the fruit into small pieces.
  10. 10.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to plant a seed:
    First, fill a small pot with soil.
    ___, 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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  11. 11.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
  12. 12.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
  13. 13.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (b) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (c) Glue two buttons on it for eyes.
  14. 14.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wash the fruit. (b) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
  15. 15.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
  16. 16.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Fold it into a triangle shape.
  17. 17.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Squeeze the juice into a jug.
  18. 18.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Make a hole with your finger. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
  19. 19.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  20. 20.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  21. 21.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  22. 22.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (b) Drop it in the post box. (c) Write the address and stick a stamp.
  23. 23.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  24. 24.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
  25. 25.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Ask everyone to smile. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
  26. 26.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.
  27. 27.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (b) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
  28. 28.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (b) Find the books for each class. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  29. 29.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.
    ___, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
    Finally, zip the bag and keep it by the door.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  30. 30.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a greeting card:
    First, fold a sheet of card in half.
    ___, draw a picture on the front.
    Next, write a message inside.
    Finally, give the card to your friend.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  31. 31.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Write the address and stick a stamp.
  32. 32.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a paper boat:
    First, take a sheet of paper.
    ___, fold it into a triangle shape.
    Next, pull the sides open into a boat.
    Finally, float your boat in a puddle.
    (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  33. 33.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  34. 34.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Walk straight across the road. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  35. 35.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
  36. 36.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.
  37. 37.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.
    Next, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
    ___, let it cool, then cut a slice.
    (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  38. 38.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (b) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
  39. 39.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rub soap all over them. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
  40. 40.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First

Answer key

  1. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  2. First
  3. Take two slices of bread.
  4. Then
  5. Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  6. Knead the clay until it is soft.
  7. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  8. Then
  9. Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  10. Then
  11. First
  12. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  13. Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  14. Wash the fruit.
  15. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  16. Float your boat in a puddle.
  17. Cut a lemon in half.
  18. Fill a small pot with soil.
  19. First
  20. Finally
  21. First
  22. Drop it in the post box.
  23. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  24. Next
  25. Press the button to click the photo.
  26. Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  27. Wash the rice in cold water.
  28. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  29. Next
  30. Then
  31. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  32. Then
  33. Finally
  34. Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  35. Then
  36. Give the card to your friend.
  37. Finally
  38. Wet your toothbrush.
  39. Wet your hands under the tap.
  40. First

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