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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 281 · 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 bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
  2. 2.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Write a message inside. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
  3. 3.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
  4. 4.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Wash the fruit. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
  5. 5.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
  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 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) Pour water gently at the roots.
  8. 8.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to send a letter:
    First, 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.
    ___, drop it in the post box.
    (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  9. 9.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  10. 10.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Ask everyone to smile.
  11. 11.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  12. 12.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
  13. 13.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to bake a cake:
    First, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
    ___, pour the mixture into a cake tin.
    Next, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
    Finally, let it cool, then cut a slice.
    (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  14. 14.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Boil it until the water is soaked up.
  15. 15.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) First (c) Then
  16. 16.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.
    ___, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve.
    (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  17. 17.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Spread butter on each slice.
  18. 18.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) Then (c) Finally
  19. 19.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Find an old sock.
  20. 20.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
  21. 21.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.
  22. 22.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
  23. 23.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.
    Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    ___, leave the pot in the sun to dry.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  24. 24.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Rub soap all over them.
  25. 25.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Make a hole with your finger. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  27. 27.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to bake a cake:
    ___, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
    Then, pour the mixture into a cake tin.
    Next, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
    Finally, let it cool, then cut a slice.
    (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  28. 28.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) Pour in milk and add some sugar.
  29. 29.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
  30. 30.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Write a message inside.
  31. 31.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  32. 32.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  33. 33.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  34. 34.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.
  35. 35.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  36. 36.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.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    ___, walk straight across the road.
    (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  37. 37.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) Then (c) First
  38. 38.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  39. 39.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    ___, spread butter on each slice.
    Next, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
    Finally, cover it with the other slice and eat.
    (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  40. 40.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Fold it into a triangle shape.

Answer key

  1. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  2. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  3. Wet your toothbrush.
  4. Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  5. Fill a small pot with soil.
  6. First
  7. Fill the watering can at the tap.
  8. Finally
  9. Finally
  10. Switch on the camera.
  11. Finally
  12. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  13. Then
  14. Wash the rice in cold water.
  15. First
  16. Next
  17. Take two slices of bread.
  18. Then
  19. Find an old sock.
  20. Next
  21. Float your boat in a puddle.
  22. Next
  23. Finally
  24. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  25. Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  26. Finally
  27. First
  28. Strain the tea into cups.
  29. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  30. Give the card to your friend.
  31. Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  32. First
  33. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  34. Press the button to click the photo.
  35. Then
  36. Finally
  37. Then
  38. Finally
  39. Then
  40. Take a sheet of paper.

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