Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 48 · 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:
   ___, 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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
2. 2.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
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) Spread butter on each slice.
4. 4.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Carry it to the garden. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Pour water gently at the roots.
7. 7.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) Fold it into a triangle shape.
8. 8.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Ask everyone to smile. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Point it at your friends.
9. 9.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (b) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (c) Write the address and stick a stamp.
10. 10.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Draw a picture on the front. (c) Write a message inside.
11. 11.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) Finally (c) First
12. 12.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to bake a cake:
    First, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
    ___, pour the mixture into a cake tin.
    Next, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
    Finally, let it cool, then cut a slice. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
13. 13.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
14. 14.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (c) Wash the fruit.
15. 15.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.
    ___, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
    Finally, zip the bag and keep it by the door. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
16. 16.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (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.
17. 17.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) Finally (c) Then
18. 18.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) Rub soap all over them.
19. 19.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) First (c) Then
20. 20.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Wash the fruit.
21. 21.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) Sew on a red tongue of cloth.
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    First, cut a lemon in half.
    ___, 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
23. 23.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold the paper around the gift. (b) Stick the edges with tape. (c) Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
24. 24.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
25. 25.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) Next (c) First
26. 26.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.
27. 27.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (b) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (c) Drop it in the post box.
28. 28.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Walk straight across the road.
29. 29.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
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    First, find an old sock.
    ___, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
    Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
    Finally, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
31. 31.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.
32. 32.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
33. 33.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) Finally (c) First
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.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to bake a cake:
    ___, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
    Then, pour the mixture into a cake tin.
    Next, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
    Finally, let it cool, then cut a slice. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
36. 36.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Make a hole with your finger. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
37. 37.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Draw a picture on the front. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
38. 38.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.
    Next, write a message inside.
    ___, give the card to your friend. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
39. 39.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on each slice.
    ___, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
    Finally, cover it with the other slice and eat. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally

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