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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 178 · 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 LAST? (a) Draw a picture on the front. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Write a message inside.
  2. 2.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
  3. 3.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Drop the seed in and cover it.
  4. 4.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Switch on the camera.
  5. 5.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (b) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (c) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
  6. 6.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Tie the string to the kite. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Let out the string slowly as it rises.
  7. 7.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Take two slices of bread.
  8. 8.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Pour the mixture into a cake tin.
  9. 9.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Stick the edges with tape.
  10. 10.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) First (c) Then
  11. 11.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  12. 12.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to pack a school bag:
    First, check the timetable for tomorrow.
    ___, 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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  13. 13.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (b) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
  14. 14.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    ___, cut a lemon in half.
    Then, squeeze the juice into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses.
    (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  15. 15.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.
  16. 16.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.
    ___, pour in milk and add some sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  17. 17.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.
  18. 18.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  19. 19.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Draw a picture on the front. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
  20. 20.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (b) Find an old sock. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  21. 21.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Ask everyone to smile. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
  22. 22.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Rub soap all over them. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  23. 23.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a clay pot:
    First, knead the clay until it is soft.
    ___, roll it into a ball.
    Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry.
    (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  24. 24.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  25. 25.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Float your boat in a puddle. (b) Fold it into a triangle shape. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
  26. 26.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  27. 27.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find the books for each class. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Put the books and pencil box in the bag.
  28. 28.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
  29. 29.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) First (c) Finally
  30. 30.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    First, switch on the camera.
    Then, point it at your friends.
    Next, ask everyone to smile.
    ___, press the button to click the photo.
    (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  31. 31.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a greeting card:
    First, fold a sheet of card in half.
    Then, draw a picture on the front.
    ___, write a message inside.
    Finally, give the card to your friend.
    (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  32. 32.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.
  33. 33.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) Add tea leaves to the boiling water.
  34. 34.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (b) Wet your toothbrush. (c) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
  35. 35.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) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (c) Find the books for each class.
  36. 36.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Spread butter on each slice. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
  37. 37.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
  38. 38.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold it into a triangle shape. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
  39. 39.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
  40. 40.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.

Answer key

  1. Give the card to your friend.
  2. Fill a small pot with soil.
  3. Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  4. Press the button to click the photo.
  5. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  6. Tie the string to the kite.
  7. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  8. Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  9. Tie a ribbon on top.
  10. Then
  11. Then
  12. Then
  13. Wash the rice in cold water.
  14. First
  15. Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  16. Next
  17. Put the can back in its place.
  18. First
  19. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  20. Find an old sock.
  21. Switch on the camera.
  22. Wet your hands under the tap.
  23. Then
  24. Next
  25. Float your boat in a puddle.
  26. Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  27. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  28. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  29. First
  30. Finally
  31. Next
  32. Fill the watering can at the tap.
  33. Strain the tea into cups.
  34. Wet your toothbrush.
  35. Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  36. Take two slices of bread.
  37. Next
  38. Take a sheet of paper.
  39. Finally
  40. Drop it in the post box.

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