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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 4 · 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 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.
  2. 2.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) Cut a lemon in half.
  3. 3.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
  4. 4.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.
  5. 5.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  6. 6.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.
  7. 7.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Stick the edges with tape. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
  8. 8.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.
  9. 9.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Write a message inside. (c) Give the card to your friend.
  10. 10.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) Next (c) First
  11. 11.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
  12. 12.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  13. 13.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  14. 14.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to pack a school bag:
    First, check the timetable for tomorrow.
    Then, find the books for each class.
    Next, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
    ___, zip the bag and keep it by the door.
    (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  15. 15.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  16. 16.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (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.
  17. 17.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Walk straight across the road. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  18. 18.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.
    ___, let out the string slowly as it rises.
    Finally, wind the string in to bring it down.
    (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  19. 19.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (b) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (c) Cut a lemon in half.
  20. 20.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Ask everyone to smile.
  21. 21.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (b) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
  22. 22.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rub soap all over them.
  23. 23.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Boil it until the water is soaked up.
  24. 24.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop it in the post box. (b) Write the address and stick a stamp. (c) Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  25. 25.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  26. 26.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.
  27. 27.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) Then (c) Finally
  28. 28.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  29. 29.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write the address and stick a stamp. (b) Drop it in the post box. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
  30. 30.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  31. 31.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
  32. 32.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Add tea leaves to the boiling water.
  33. 33.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
  34. 34.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
  35. 35.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Carry it to the garden.
  36. 36.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wash the fruit. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Chop all the fruit into small pieces.
  37. 37.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) First (c) Finally
  38. 38.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    ___, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush.
    (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  39. 39.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    ___, 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
  40. 40.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Fold it into a triangle shape.

Answer key

  1. Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  2. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  3. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  4. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  5. Finally
  6. Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  7. Tie a ribbon on top.
  8. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  9. Give the card to your friend.
  10. Next
  11. Next
  12. Take two slices of bread.
  13. Next
  14. Finally
  15. Finally
  16. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  17. Walk straight across the road.
  18. Next
  19. Cut a lemon in half.
  20. Press the button to click the photo.
  21. Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  22. Wet your hands under the tap.
  23. Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  24. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  25. Then
  26. Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  27. First
  28. First
  29. Drop it in the post box.
  30. First
  31. Finally
  32. Boil water in a pan.
  33. First
  34. Strain the tea into cups.
  35. Put the can back in its place.
  36. Wash the fruit.
  37. First
  38. First
  39. Then
  40. Take a sheet of paper.

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