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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 326 · 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 wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Rub soap all over them. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  2. 2.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  3. 3.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.
    ___, write a message inside.
    Finally, give the card to your friend.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  4. 4.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  5. 5.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) Finally (c) Because
  6. 6.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
  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) Take a sheet of paper.
  8. 8.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) Look right, left and right again.
  9. 9.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (b) Find an old sock. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  10. 10.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    ___, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    Then, look right, left and right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk straight across the road.
    (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  11. 11.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  12. 12.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (b) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (c) Put the books and pencil box in the bag.
  13. 13.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
  14. 14.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  15. 15.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write a message inside. (b) Draw a picture on the front. (c) Give the card to your friend.
  16. 16.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) Let out the string slowly as it rises.
  17. 17.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
  18. 18.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  19. 19.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a greeting card:
    ___, fold a sheet of card in half.
    Then, draw a picture on the front.
    Next, write a message inside.
    Finally, give the card to your friend.
    (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  20. 20.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.
  21. 21.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a clay pot:
    ___, knead the clay until it is soft.
    Then, 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) Finally (c) First
  22. 22.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wash the fruit. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Chop all the fruit into small pieces.
  23. 23.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Write a message inside. (c) Draw a picture on the front.
  24. 24.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Glue two buttons on it for eyes.
  25. 25.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
  26. 26.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Walk straight across the road. (b) Look right, left and right again. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  27. 27.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.
  28. 28.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    ___, find an old sock.
    Then, 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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  29. 29.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (c) Boil water in a pan.
  30. 30.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold the paper around the gift. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
  31. 31.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write the address and stick a stamp. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Drop it in the post box.
  32. 32.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.
  33. 33.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (b) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (c) Cut a lemon in half.
  34. 34.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  35. 35.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rub soap all over them. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
  36. 36.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Find the books for each class. (b) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (c) Put the books and pencil box in the bag.
  37. 37.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
  38. 38.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
  39. 39.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Drop the seed in and cover it. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
  40. 40.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Spread butter on each slice. (b) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (c) Take two slices of bread.

Answer key

  1. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  2. Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  3. Next
  4. First
  5. Finally
  6. Wash the rice in cold water.
  7. Float your boat in a puddle.
  8. Walk straight across the road.
  9. Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  10. First
  11. Then
  12. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  13. Then
  14. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  15. Give the card to your friend.
  16. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  17. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  18. Next
  19. First
  20. Drop it in the post box.
  21. First
  22. Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  23. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  24. Find an old sock.
  25. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  26. Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  27. Switch on the camera.
  28. First
  29. Strain the tea into cups.
  30. Tie a ribbon on top.
  31. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  32. Fill a small pot with soil.
  33. Cut a lemon in half.
  34. Finally
  35. Wet your hands under the tap.
  36. Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  37. Finally
  38. Next
  39. Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  40. Take two slices of bread.

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