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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 284 · 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) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (b) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (c) Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  2. 2.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) First (c) Finally
  3. 3.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Ask everyone to smile. (c) Switch on the camera.
  4. 4.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
  5. 5.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  6. 6.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Rub soap all over them.
  7. 7.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold it into a triangle shape. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Pull the sides open into a boat.
  8. 8.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Pour in milk and add some sugar.
  9. 9.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) Drop the seed in and cover it.
  10. 10.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  11. 11.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.
    ___, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
    Finally, zip the bag and keep it by the door.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  12. 12.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) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  13. 13.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Knead the clay until it is soft. (b) Roll it into a ball. (c) Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  14. 14.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a fruit salad:
    ___, wash the fruit.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve.
    (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  15. 15.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  16. 16.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a greeting card:
    First, fold a sheet of card in half.
    Then, draw a picture on the front.
    Next, write a message inside.
    ___, give the card to your friend.
    (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  17. 17.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  18. 18.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Carry it to the garden.
  19. 19.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write a message inside. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Draw a picture on the front.
  20. 20.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  21. 21.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Float your boat in a puddle. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Pull the sides open into a boat.
  22. 22.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) First (c) Finally
  23. 23.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Wet your toothbrush. (c) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
  24. 24.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (b) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (c) Squeeze the juice into a jug.
  25. 25.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) Brush every tooth for two minutes.
  26. 26.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
  27. 27.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  29. 29.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  30. 30.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Carry it to the garden. (c) Fill the watering can at the tap.
  31. 31.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  32. 32.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) First (c) Then
  33. 33.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop it in the post box. (b) Write the address and stick a stamp. (c) Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  34. 34.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (c) Squeeze the juice into a jug.
  35. 35.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (b) Find the books for each class. (c) Put the books and pencil box in the bag.
  36. 36.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  37. 37.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  38. 38.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  39. 39.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (b) Find an old sock. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  40. 40.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wind the string in to bring it down. (b) Hold the kite up to the wind. (c) Tie the string to the kite.

Answer key

  1. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  2. Finally
  3. Switch on the camera.
  4. Next
  5. Finally
  6. Wet your hands under the tap.
  7. Float your boat in a puddle.
  8. Strain the tea into cups.
  9. Fill a small pot with soil.
  10. First
  11. Next
  12. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  13. Knead the clay until it is soft.
  14. First
  15. Then
  16. Finally
  17. Next
  18. Put the can back in its place.
  19. Give the card to your friend.
  20. Next
  21. Take a sheet of paper.
  22. First
  23. Wet your toothbrush.
  24. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  25. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  26. First
  27. Next
  28. Next
  29. Take two slices of bread.
  30. Fill the watering can at the tap.
  31. Wash the rice in cold water.
  32. First
  33. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  34. Cut a lemon in half.
  35. Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  36. Next
  37. Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  38. Then
  39. Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  40. Wind the string in to bring it down.

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