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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 302 · 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 lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
  2. 2.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
  3. 3.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
  4. 4.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.
    Next, let out the string slowly as it rises.
    ___, wind the string in to bring it down.
    (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  5. 5.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Wet your toothbrush. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  6. 6.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Walk straight across the road. (b) Look right, left and right again. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  7. 7.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  8. 8.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) First (c) Next
  9. 9.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
  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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  11. 11.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Knead the clay until it is soft. (b) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (c) Roll it into a ball.
  12. 12.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.
    ___, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk straight across the road.
    (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  13. 13.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) Chop all the fruit into small pieces.
  14. 14.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to plant a seed:
    First, fill a small pot with soil.
    Then, make a hole with your finger.
    Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
    ___, water the pot and keep it in the sun.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  15. 15.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  16. 16.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cook rice:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    ___, 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
  17. 17.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Point it at your friends.
  18. 18.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (b) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (c) Drop it in the post box.
  19. 19.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to send a letter:
    First, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
    ___, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, write the address and stick a stamp.
    Finally, drop it in the post box.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  20. 20.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
  21. 21.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (b) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
  22. 22.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.
  23. 23.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Pour water gently at the roots. (c) Put the can back in its place.
  24. 24.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a fruit salad:
    First, wash the fruit.
    ___, 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) First (c) Finally
  25. 25.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
  26. 26.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Boil it until the water is soaked up.
  27. 27.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Pour the mixture into a cake tin.
  28. 28.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  29. 29.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
  30. 30.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    First, switch on the camera.
    Then, point it at your friends.
    Next, ask everyone to smile.
    ___, press the button to click the photo.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  31. 31.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  32. 32.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (c) Take two slices of bread.
  33. 33.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
  34. 34.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) Squeeze the juice into a jug.
  35. 35.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make tea:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
    Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
    ___, strain the tea into cups.
    (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  36. 36.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Roll it into a ball. (b) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (c) Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  37. 37.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold the paper around the gift. (b) Stick the edges with tape. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
  38. 38.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Take two slices of bread.
  39. 39.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wrap a present:
    First, put the gift on the wrapping paper.
    ___, fold the paper around the gift.
    Next, stick the edges with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon on top.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  40. 40.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) First (c) Then

Answer key

  1. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  2. First
  3. Tie the string to the kite.
  4. Finally
  5. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  6. Walk straight across the road.
  7. Then
  8. Next
  9. Finally
  10. Next
  11. Knead the clay until it is soft.
  12. Next
  13. Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  14. Finally
  15. First
  16. Then
  17. Press the button to click the photo.
  18. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  19. Then
  20. Boil water in a pan.
  21. Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  22. Switch on the camera.
  23. Put the can back in its place.
  24. Then
  25. Wet your toothbrush.
  26. Wash the rice in cold water.
  27. Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  28. Next
  29. Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  30. Finally
  31. Then
  32. Take two slices of bread.
  33. Finally
  34. Cut a lemon in half.
  35. Finally
  36. Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  37. Tie a ribbon on top.
  38. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  39. Then
  40. First

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