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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 279 · 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) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Rub soap all over them. (c) Scrub between your fingers.
  2. 2.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.
    ___, pour water gently at the roots.
    Finally, put the can back in its place.
    (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  3. 3.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Draw a picture on the front. (b) Write a message inside. (c) Give the card to your friend.
  4. 4.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
  5. 5.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  6. 6.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Ask everyone to smile. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Point it at your friends.
  7. 7.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  8. 8.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Put the can back in its place.
  9. 9.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stick the edges with tape. (b) Fold the paper around the gift. (c) Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  10. 10.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
  11. 11.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Write the address and stick a stamp. (c) Drop it in the post box.
  12. 12.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (b) Look right, left and right again. (c) Walk straight across the road.
  13. 13.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  14. 14.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
  15. 15.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
  16. 16.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Drop the seed in and cover it. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
  17. 17.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Wash the fruit.
  18. 18.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Make a hole with your finger. (c) Drop the seed in and cover it.
  19. 19.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  20. 20.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Look right, left and right again. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Walk straight across the road.
  21. 21.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Tie the string to the kite. (b) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (c) Hold the kite up to the wind.
  22. 22.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.
  23. 23.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.
    ___, stick the edges with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon on top.
    (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
  24. 24.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
  25. 25.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Roll it into a ball. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
  26. 26.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  27. 27.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (c) Wash the fruit.
  28. 28.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  29. 29.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Find an old sock.
  30. 30.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.
  31. 31.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Cut a lemon in half.
  32. 32.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  33. 33.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  34. 34.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.
  35. 35.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
  36. 36.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Pour water gently at the roots.
  37. 37.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) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  38. 38.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) Next (c) Finally
  39. 39.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.
  40. 40.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally

Answer key

  1. Wet your hands under the tap.
  2. Next
  3. Give the card to your friend.
  4. Boil water in a pan.
  5. Then
  6. Press the button to click the photo.
  7. First
  8. Put the can back in its place.
  9. Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  10. Strain the tea into cups.
  11. Drop it in the post box.
  12. Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  13. First
  14. Next
  15. Next
  16. Fill a small pot with soil.
  17. Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  18. Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  19. Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  20. Walk straight across the road.
  21. Tie the string to the kite.
  22. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  23. Next
  24. Cut a lemon in half.
  25. Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  26. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  27. Wash the fruit.
  28. Next
  29. Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  30. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  31. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  32. Then
  33. First
  34. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  35. Then
  36. Fill the watering can at the tap.
  37. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  38. Next
  39. Knead the clay until it is soft.
  40. Next

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