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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 294 · 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 puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  2. 2.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.
  3. 3.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) Because (c) First
  4. 4.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
  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.
    ___, pour water gently at the roots.
    Finally, put the can back in its place.
    (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  6. 6.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) Find the books for each class.
  7. 7.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  8. 8.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
  9. 9.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.
  10. 10.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on each slice.
    ___, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
    Finally, cover it with the other slice and eat.
    (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
  11. 11.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
  12. 12.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
  13. 13.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    ___, 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
  14. 14.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  15. 15.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Fold the paper around the gift.
  16. 16.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
  17. 17.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.
  18. 18.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
  19. 19.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Draw a picture on the front. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Give the card to your friend.
  20. 20.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (b) Roll it into a ball. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
  21. 21.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  22. 22.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Rub soap all over them.
  23. 23.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.
  24. 24.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Fold it into a triangle shape. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
  25. 25.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cook rice:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    ___, boil it until the water is soaked up.
    Finally, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
    (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  26. 26.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  27. 27.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cook rice:
    ___, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
    Finally, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
    (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  28. 28.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  29. 29.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  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.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    First, switch on the camera.
    ___, point it at your friends.
    Next, ask everyone to smile.
    Finally, press the button to click the photo.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  32. 32.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  33. 33.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (b) Walk straight across the road. (c) Wait until the road is clear.
  34. 34.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) Then (c) Finally
  35. 35.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  36. 36.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.
  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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  38. 38.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  39. 39.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (b) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (c) Pour the mixture into a cake tin.
  40. 40.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (c) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar.

Answer key

  1. Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  2. Switch on the camera.
  3. Finally
  4. Next
  5. Next
  6. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  7. First
  8. Press the button to click the photo.
  9. Wet your hands under the tap.
  10. Next
  11. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  12. First
  13. Then
  14. First
  15. Tie a ribbon on top.
  16. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  17. Put the can back in its place.
  18. Fill a small pot with soil.
  19. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  20. Knead the clay until it is soft.
  21. First
  22. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  23. Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  24. Take a sheet of paper.
  25. Next
  26. Next
  27. First
  28. Then
  29. Finally
  30. Fill the watering can at the tap.
  31. Then
  32. Take two slices of bread.
  33. Walk straight across the road.
  34. Then
  35. Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  36. Wet your toothbrush.
  37. Then
  38. Then
  39. Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  40. Stir well and pour it into glasses.

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