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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 377 · 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 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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  2. 2.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Look right, left and right again.
  3. 3.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Spread butter on each slice.
  4. 4.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Find an old sock.
  5. 5.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    First, cut a lemon in half.
    Then, squeeze the juice into a jug.
    ___, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses.
    (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  6. 6.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.
  7. 7.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Fold the paper around the gift. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
  8. 8.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Rub soap all over them.
  9. 9.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Wash the fruit.
  10. 10.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  11. 11.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (b) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  12. 12.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.
    Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
    ___, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  13. 13.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold it into a triangle shape. (b) Pull the sides open into a boat. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
  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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  15. 15.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  16. 16.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    First, cut a lemon in half.
    Then, squeeze the juice into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    ___, stir well and pour it into glasses.
    (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  17. 17.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Draw a picture on the front.
  18. 18.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Switch on the camera.
  19. 19.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
  20. 20.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  21. 21.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) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  22. 22.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  23. 23.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (b) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (c) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
  24. 24.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Roll it into a ball. (b) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
  25. 25.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a paper boat:
    ___, take a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it into a triangle shape.
    Next, pull the sides open into a boat.
    Finally, float your boat in a puddle.
    (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  26. 26.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (c) Squeeze the juice into a jug.
  27. 27.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  28. 28.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (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.
  29. 29.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Pour water gently at the roots. (c) Fill the watering can at the tap.
  30. 30.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (c) Boil water in a pan.
  31. 31.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop it in the post box. (b) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (c) Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  32. 32.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
  33. 33.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.
  34. 34.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
  35. 35.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Make a hole with your finger. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
  36. 36.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
  37. 37.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) Finally (c) Next
  38. 38.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  39. 39.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Stick the edges with tape.
  40. 40.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wash your hands:
    ___, wet your hands under the tap.
    Then, rub soap all over them.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then

Answer key

  1. First
  2. Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  3. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  4. Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  5. Next
  6. Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  7. Tie a ribbon on top.
  8. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  9. Wash the fruit.
  10. First
  11. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  12. Finally
  13. Take a sheet of paper.
  14. Finally
  15. Then
  16. Finally
  17. Give the card to your friend.
  18. Switch on the camera.
  19. Finally
  20. First
  21. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  22. Wet your hands under the tap.
  23. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  24. Knead the clay until it is soft.
  25. First
  26. Cut a lemon in half.
  27. Take two slices of bread.
  28. Tie the string to the kite.
  29. Fill the watering can at the tap.
  30. Strain the tea into cups.
  31. Drop it in the post box.
  32. First
  33. Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  34. Next
  35. Fill a small pot with soil.
  36. Float your boat in a puddle.
  37. Next
  38. First
  39. Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  40. First

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