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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 315 · 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.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  2. 2.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  3. 3.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
  4. 4.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  5. 5.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (b) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  6. 6.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (c) Spread butter on each slice.
  7. 7.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.
  8. 8.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
  9. 9.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wind the string in to bring it down. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Let out the string slowly as it rises.
  10. 10.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.
  11. 11.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  12. 12.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (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.
  13. 13.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
  14. 14.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  15. 15.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.
  16. 16.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.
  17. 17.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  18. 18.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
  19. 19.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Look right, left and right again. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  20. 20.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    ___, take two slices of bread.
    Then, 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
  21. 21.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    First, wet your toothbrush.
    ___, 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
  22. 22.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) Wait until the road is clear.
  23. 23.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Draw a picture on the front. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Give the card to your friend.
  24. 24.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Wash the fruit.
  25. 25.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (c) Glue two buttons on it for eyes.
  26. 26.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (b) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  27. 27.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) Wind the string in to bring it down.
  28. 28.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  29. 29.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  30. 30.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.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    ___, rinse and dry them on a towel.
    (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  31. 31.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Drop it in the post box.
  32. 32.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
  33. 33.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Put the books and pencil box in the bag.
  34. 34.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Pour water gently at the roots.
  35. 35.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
  36. 36.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
  37. 37.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Carry it to the garden.
  38. 38.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a greeting card:
    First, fold a sheet of card in half.
    ___, draw a picture on the front.
    Next, write a message inside.
    Finally, give the card to your friend.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  39. 39.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Switch on the camera.
  40. 40.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) Add tea leaves to the boiling water.

Answer key

  1. Next
  2. Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  3. Next
  4. Finally
  5. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  6. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  7. Press the button to click the photo.
  8. Wash the rice in cold water.
  9. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  10. Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  11. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  12. Fill a small pot with soil.
  13. Finally
  14. Finally
  15. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  16. Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  17. First
  18. Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  19. Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  20. First
  21. Then
  22. Walk straight across the road.
  23. Give the card to your friend.
  24. Wash the fruit.
  25. Find an old sock.
  26. Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  27. Tie the string to the kite.
  28. Finally
  29. Wet your toothbrush.
  30. Finally
  31. Drop it in the post box.
  32. Wet your hands under the tap.
  33. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  34. Fill the watering can at the tap.
  35. First
  36. Then
  37. Put the can back in its place.
  38. Then
  39. Switch on the camera.
  40. Boil water in a pan.

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