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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 278 · 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 wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Scrub between your fingers.
  2. 2.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Pour in milk and add some sugar.
  3. 3.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) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  4. 4.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  5. 5.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Draw a picture on the front. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
  6. 6.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  7. 7.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  8. 8.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
  9. 9.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (b) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (c) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
  10. 10.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Pour water gently at the roots. (c) Fill the watering can at the tap.
  11. 11.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (b) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (c) Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  12. 12.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wrap a present:
    ___, put the gift on the wrapping paper.
    Then, fold the paper around the gift.
    Next, stick the edges with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon on top.
    (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  13. 13.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a clay pot:
    First, knead the clay until it is soft.
    Then, roll it into a ball.
    ___, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  14. 14.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
  15. 15.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold the paper around the gift. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
  16. 16.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to water the plants:
    First, fill the watering can at the tap.
    Then, carry it to the garden.
    Next, pour water gently at the roots.
    ___, put the can back in its place.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  17. 17.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (b) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (c) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  18. 18.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
  19. 19.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
  20. 20.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Boil it until the water is soaked up.
  21. 21.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Pull the sides open into a boat. (c) Fold it into a triangle shape.
  22. 22.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) Take a sheet of paper.
  23. 23.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a paper boat:
    ___, take a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it into a triangle shape.
    Next, pull the sides open into a boat.
    Finally, float your boat in a puddle.
    (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  24. 24.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (b) Wash the fruit. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
  25. 25.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) Because (c) Finally
  26. 26.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  27. 27.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  28. 28.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) Finally (c) Then
  29. 29.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Carry it to the garden. (b) Pour water gently at the roots. (c) Fill the watering can at the tap.
  30. 30.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Walk straight across the road. (b) Look right, left and right again. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  31. 31.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  32. 32.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (c) Put the rice and water in a pot.
  33. 33.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
  34. 34.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
  35. 35.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Take two slices of bread.
  36. 36.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Write the address and stick a stamp. (c) Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  37. 37.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
  38. 38.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Wet your toothbrush. (c) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
  39. 39.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  40. 40.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First

Answer key

  1. Wet your hands under the tap.
  2. Boil water in a pan.
  3. Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  4. Find an old sock.
  5. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  6. Finally
  7. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  8. Next
  9. Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  10. Put the can back in its place.
  11. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  12. First
  13. Next
  14. First
  15. Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  16. Finally
  17. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  18. Cut a lemon in half.
  19. First
  20. Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  21. Take a sheet of paper.
  22. Float your boat in a puddle.
  23. First
  24. Wash the fruit.
  25. Finally
  26. Finally
  27. Then
  28. First
  29. Fill the watering can at the tap.
  30. Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  31. Then
  32. Wash the rice in cold water.
  33. Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  34. Then
  35. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  36. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  37. Then
  38. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  39. Then
  40. First

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