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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 557 · 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.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a greeting card:
    ___, fold a sheet of card in half.
    Then, draw a picture on the front.
    Next, write a message inside.
    Finally, give the card to your friend.
    (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  2. 2.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  3. 3.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (b) Wet your toothbrush. (c) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
  4. 4.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
  5. 5.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  6. 6.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  7. 7.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
  8. 8.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (b) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (c) Find an old sock.
  9. 9.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  10. 10.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    ___, find an old sock.
    Then, 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) Finally (c) First
  11. 11.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Scrub between your fingers.
  12. 12.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  13. 13.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wind the string in to bring it down. (b) Hold the kite up to the wind. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
  14. 14.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Look right, left and right again. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Walk straight across the road.
  15. 15.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
  16. 16.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Carry it to the garden. (c) Fill the watering can at the tap.
  17. 17.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Walk straight across the road. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  18. 18.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
  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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  20. 20.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.
  21. 21.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Find the books for each class. (b) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (c) Put the books and pencil box in the bag.
  22. 22.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  23. 23.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Draw a picture on the front. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Give the card to your friend.
  24. 24.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) Finally (c) First
  25. 25.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Wash the fruit. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
  26. 26.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.
  27. 27.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.
  28. 28.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  29. 29.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Carry it to the garden. (c) Put the can back in its place.
  30. 30.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to plant a seed:
    First, fill a small pot with soil.
    ___, 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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  31. 31.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write a message inside. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
  32. 32.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
  33. 33.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold it into a triangle shape. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
  34. 34.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  35. 35.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
  36. 36.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    ___, switch on the camera.
    Then, point it at your friends.
    Next, ask everyone to smile.
    Finally, press the button to click the photo.
    (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  37. 37.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  38. 38.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a fruit salad:
    ___, wash the fruit.
    Then, 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
  39. 39.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  40. 40.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make tea:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
    ___, pour in milk and add some sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups.
    (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First

Answer key

  1. First
  2. Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  3. Wet your toothbrush.
  4. Wash the rice in cold water.
  5. Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  6. Then
  7. Next
  8. Find an old sock.
  9. Finally
  10. First
  11. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  12. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  13. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  14. Walk straight across the road.
  15. First
  16. Fill the watering can at the tap.
  17. Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  18. Next
  19. Next
  20. Tie a ribbon on top.
  21. Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  22. First
  23. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  24. Then
  25. Wash the fruit.
  26. Boil water in a pan.
  27. Knead the clay until it is soft.
  28. First
  29. Put the can back in its place.
  30. Then
  31. Give the card to your friend.
  32. Then
  33. Float your boat in a puddle.
  34. Finally
  35. Tie the string to the kite.
  36. First
  37. Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  38. First
  39. Finally
  40. Next

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