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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 258 · 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) Write a message inside. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Give the card to your friend.
  2. 2.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
  3. 3.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wash the fruit. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  4. 4.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
  5. 5.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  6. 6.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
  7. 7.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.
  8. 8.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
  9. 9.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
  10. 10.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) Then (c) First
  11. 11.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to send a letter:
    ___, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
    Then, 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) Finally (c) First
  12. 12.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write the address and stick a stamp. (b) Drop it in the post box. (c) Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  13. 13.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rub soap all over them.
  14. 14.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Boil water in a pan.
  15. 15.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) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
  16. 16.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Tie the string to the kite. (b) Hold the kite up to the wind. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
  17. 17.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  18. 18.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) Then (c) First
  19. 19.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  20. 20.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  21. 21.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.
  22. 22.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
  23. 23.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  24. 24.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  25. 25.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  26. 26.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to fly a kite:
    First, tie the string to the kite.
    ___, 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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  27. 27.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Rub soap all over them. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  28. 28.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Carry it to the garden. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Fill the watering can at the tap.
  29. 29.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Ask everyone to smile.
  30. 30.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (b) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (c) Boil water in a pan.
  31. 31.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (b) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  32. 32.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  33. 33.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (b) Find an old sock. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  34. 34.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.
  35. 35.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) Look right, left and right again.
  36. 36.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  37. 37.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (c) Boil it until the water is soaked up.
  38. 38.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  39. 39.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Roll it into a ball. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  40. 40.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.

Answer key

  1. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  2. Wet your toothbrush.
  3. Wash the fruit.
  4. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  5. Then
  6. First
  7. Give the card to your friend.
  8. Take two slices of bread.
  9. Wash the rice in cold water.
  10. First
  11. First
  12. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  13. Wet your hands under the tap.
  14. Strain the tea into cups.
  15. Drop it in the post box.
  16. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  17. Next
  18. First
  19. First
  20. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  21. Cut a lemon in half.
  22. Next
  23. Finally
  24. Next
  25. Next
  26. Then
  27. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  28. Put the can back in its place.
  29. Switch on the camera.
  30. Boil water in a pan.
  31. Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  32. Then
  33. Find an old sock.
  34. Tie the string to the kite.
  35. Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  36. Knead the clay until it is soft.
  37. Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  38. Next
  39. Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  40. Float your boat in a puddle.

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