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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 435 · 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 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.
  2. 2.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (b) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (c) Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  3. 3.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (b) Find an old sock. (c) Sew on a red tongue of cloth.
  4. 4.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Make a hole with your finger. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  5. 5.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a fruit salad:
    First, wash the fruit.
    ___, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  6. 6.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stick the edges with tape. (b) Fold the paper around the gift. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
  7. 7.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Take two slices of bread.
  8. 8.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.
  9. 9.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (b) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (c) Find the books for each class.
  10. 10.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (b) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  11. 11.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  12. 12.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  13. 13.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  14. 14.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.
  15. 15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wash your hands:
    First, wet your hands under the tap.
    ___, rub soap all over them.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel.
    (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  16. 16.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
  17. 17.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) Because (c) Finally
  18. 18.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (b) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
  19. 19.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  20. 20.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rub soap all over them. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  21. 21.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (b) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (c) Boil water in a pan.
  22. 22.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (b) Find an old sock. (c) Sew on a red tongue of cloth.
  23. 23.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Point it at your friends.
  24. 24.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.
  25. 25.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Squeeze the juice into a jug.
  26. 26.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  27. 27.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Boil water in a pan.
  28. 28.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) Switch on the camera.
  29. 29.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.
  30. 30.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Wash the fruit. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
  31. 31.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  32. 32.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  33. 33.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Knead the clay until it is soft. (b) Roll it into a ball. (c) Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  34. 34.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.
    ___, drop the seed in and cover it.
    Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun.
    (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  35. 35.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  36. 36.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) Hold the kite up to the wind.
  37. 37.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stick the edges with tape. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
  38. 38.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.
  39. 39.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (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.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.
    Next, pour water gently at the roots.
    ___, put the can back in its place.
    (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally

Answer key

  1. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  2. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  3. Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  4. Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  5. Then
  6. Tie a ribbon on top.
  7. Take two slices of bread.
  8. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  9. Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  10. Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  11. First
  12. Finally
  13. First
  14. Walk straight across the road.
  15. Then
  16. Next
  17. Finally
  18. Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  19. Next
  20. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  21. Boil water in a pan.
  22. Find an old sock.
  23. Switch on the camera.
  24. Take a sheet of paper.
  25. Cut a lemon in half.
  26. Finally
  27. Strain the tea into cups.
  28. Press the button to click the photo.
  29. Put the can back in its place.
  30. Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  31. First
  32. First
  33. Knead the clay until it is soft.
  34. Next
  35. Next
  36. Tie the string to the kite.
  37. Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  38. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  39. Fill a small pot with soil.
  40. Finally

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