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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 442 · 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 brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (c) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
  2. 2.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
  3. 3.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) First (c) Then
  4. 4.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.
  5. 5.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Carry it to the garden. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Pour water gently at the roots.
  6. 6.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make tea:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    ___, 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
  7. 7.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  8. 8.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (c) Cut a lemon in half.
  9. 9.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) First (c) Finally
  10. 10.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a clay pot:
    First, knead the clay until it is soft.
    Then, roll it into a ball.
    Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    ___, leave the pot in the sun to dry.
    (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  11. 11.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.
  12. 12.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
  13. 13.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) Write a message inside.
  14. 14.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
  15. 15.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  16. 16.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
  17. 17.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Roll it into a ball. (c) Press your thumb in and shape the pot.
  18. 18.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Walk straight across the road. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  19. 19.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a clay pot:
    First, knead the clay until it is soft.
    ___, roll it into a ball.
    Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry.
    (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  20. 20.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
  21. 21.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  22. 22.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  23. 23.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  24. 24.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Stick the edges with tape.
  25. 25.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  26. 26.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
  27. 27.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.
  28. 28.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.
  29. 29.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (b) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (c) Put the rice and water in a pot.
  30. 30.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Pour the mixture into a cake tin.
  31. 31.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (b) Roll it into a ball. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
  32. 32.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
  33. 33.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  34. 34.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.
  35. 35.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Write the address and stick a stamp.
  36. 36.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    ___, cut a lemon in half.
    Then, squeeze the juice into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses.
    (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  37. 37.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to water the plants:
    First, fill the watering can at the tap.
    ___, 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
  38. 38.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  39. 39.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) Pour in milk and add some sugar.
  40. 40.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find the books for each class. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Put the books and pencil box in the bag.

Answer key

  1. Wet your toothbrush.
  2. Tie the string to the kite.
  3. First
  4. Switch on the camera.
  5. Fill the watering can at the tap.
  6. Then
  7. First
  8. Cut a lemon in half.
  9. First
  10. Finally
  11. Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  12. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  13. Give the card to your friend.
  14. Wet your hands under the tap.
  15. First
  16. Take two slices of bread.
  17. Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  18. Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  19. Then
  20. Wash the rice in cold water.
  21. Finally
  22. Finally
  23. Then
  24. Tie a ribbon on top.
  25. Then
  26. Finally
  27. Put the can back in its place.
  28. Walk straight across the road.
  29. Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  30. Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  31. Knead the clay until it is soft.
  32. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  33. Next
  34. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  35. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  36. First
  37. Then
  38. Next
  39. Boil water in a pan.
  40. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.

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