Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 392 · 40 questions

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.

1. 1.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.
   ___, scrub between your fingers.
   Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
2. 2.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Add tea leaves to the boiling water.
3. 3.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to fly a kite:
   ___, tie the string to the kite.
   Then, 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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
4. 4.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (b) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
5. 5.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) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
6. 6.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
7. 7.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) Finally (c) Next
8. 8.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Fold it into a triangle shape. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
9. 9.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
10. 10.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (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.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
13. 13.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
14. 14.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
15. 15.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
16. 16.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
17. 17.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
18. 18.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
19. 19.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (b) Find an old sock. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
20. 20.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Tie the string to the kite. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Let out the string slowly as it rises.
21. 21.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) Find the books for each class.
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    First, find an old sock.
    Then, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
    ___, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
    Finally, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
23. 23.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) Brush every tooth for two minutes.
24. 24.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) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
27. 27.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write the address and stick a stamp. (b) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (c) Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
28. 28.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
29. 29.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Scrub between your fingers.
30. 30.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (b) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (c) Let it cool, then cut a slice.
31. 31.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Roll it into a ball. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Press your thumb in and shape the pot.
32. 32.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
33. 33.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (b) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (c) Pour the mixture into a cake tin.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold it into a triangle shape. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
36. 36.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) Because (c) Finally
37. 37.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.
38. 38.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
39. 39.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop it in the post box. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
40. 40.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.
    Next, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
    ___, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First

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