Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 511 · 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 make a greeting card:
   First, fold a sheet of card in half.
   ___, draw a picture on the front.
   Next, write a message inside.
   Finally, give the card to your friend. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
2. 2.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wash the fruit. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
3. 3.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Pour in milk and add some sugar.
4. 4.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (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.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Ask everyone to smile. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
6. 6.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (c) Squeeze the juice into a jug.
7. 7.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rub soap all over them. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
8. 8.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Fold the paper around the gift. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
9. 9.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
10. 10.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
11. 11.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Look right, left and right again. (b) Walk straight across the road. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
12. 12.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Pour water gently at the roots.
13. 13.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
14. 14.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (b) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
15. 15.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
16. 16.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
17. 17.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (b) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
18. 18.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wash the fruit. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
19. 19.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (c) Boil water in a pan.
20. 20.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
21. 21.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Spread butter on each slice.
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.
    ___, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
23. 23.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    First, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    ___, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
24. 24.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
25. 25.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Drop it in the post box.
26. 26.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
29. 29.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Ask everyone to smile. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Switch on the camera.
30. 30.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (b) Wet your toothbrush. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
31. 31.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.
    ___, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
    Finally, let it cool, then cut a slice. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
32. 32.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) Then (c) First
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    First, switch on the camera.
    Then, point it at your friends.
    ___, ask everyone to smile.
    Finally, press the button to click the photo. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
34. 34.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Make a hole with your finger. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
35. 35.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Walk straight across the road.
36. 36.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Pour water gently at the roots. (c) Put the can back in its place.
37. 37.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
38. 38.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Sew on a red tongue of cloth.
39. 39.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
40. 40.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar.

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