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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 203 · 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.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to fly a kite:
    ___, tie the string to the kite.
    Then, hold the kite up to the wind.
    Next, let out the string slowly as it rises.
    Finally, wind the string in to bring it down.
    (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  2. 2.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.
    ___, let out the string slowly as it rises.
    Finally, wind the string in to bring it down.
    (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  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.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) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
  5. 5.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  6. 6.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
  7. 7.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) Finally (c) First
  8. 8.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wrap a present:
    First, put the gift on the wrapping paper.
    ___, fold the paper around the gift.
    Next, stick the edges with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon on top.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  9. 9.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to water the plants:
    ___, fill the watering can at the tap.
    Then, carry it to the garden.
    Next, pour water gently at the roots.
    Finally, put the can back in its place.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  10. 10.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Brush every tooth for two minutes.
  11. 11.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  12. 12.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Carry it to the garden.
  13. 13.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  14. 14.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  15. 15.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
  16. 16.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    First, cut a lemon in half.
    ___, squeeze the juice into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  17. 17.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wrap a present:
    First, put the gift on the wrapping paper.
    Then, fold the paper around the gift.
    Next, stick the edges with tape.
    ___, tie a ribbon on top.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  18. 18.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Knead the clay until it is soft. (b) Roll it into a ball. (c) Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  19. 19.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (b) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (c) Cut a lemon in half.
  20. 20.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (b) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  21. 21.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
  22. 22.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Ask everyone to smile.
  23. 23.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Make a hole with your finger. (b) Drop the seed in and cover it. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
  24. 24.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  25. 25.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.
  26. 26.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
  27. 27.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.
  28. 28.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cook rice:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    ___, 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
  29. 29.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.
  30. 30.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.
  31. 31.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) Because (c) Finally
  32. 32.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.
  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.
    ___, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush.
    (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  34. 34.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) Put the books and pencil box in the bag.
  35. 35.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Roll it into a ball. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
  36. 36.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  37. 37.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (b) Find an old sock. (c) Glue two buttons on it for eyes.
  38. 38.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) Wash the fruit.
  39. 39.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) Because (c) Finally
  40. 40.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Find the books for each class. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.

Answer key

  1. First
  2. Next
  3. First
  4. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  5. Finally
  6. Wet your toothbrush.
  7. Next
  8. Then
  9. First
  10. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  11. Next
  12. Put the can back in its place.
  13. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  14. Wet your hands under the tap.
  15. Tie the string to the kite.
  16. Then
  17. Finally
  18. Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  19. Cut a lemon in half.
  20. Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  21. Next
  22. Press the button to click the photo.
  23. Fill a small pot with soil.
  24. Finally
  25. Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  26. Then
  27. Take a sheet of paper.
  28. Then
  29. Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  30. Wash the fruit.
  31. Finally
  32. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  33. Next
  34. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  35. Knead the clay until it is soft.
  36. First
  37. Find an old sock.
  38. Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  39. Finally
  40. Check the timetable for tomorrow.

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