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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 566 · 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 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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  2. 2.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) Then (c) Finally
  3. 3.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
  4. 4.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (b) Drop it in the post box. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
  5. 5.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) Chop all the fruit into small pieces.
  6. 6.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) Pour in milk and add some sugar.
  7. 7.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) First (c) Then
  8. 8.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Draw a picture on the front. (c) Give the card to your friend.
  9. 9.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
  10. 10.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (b) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (c) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
  11. 11.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write the address and stick a stamp. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
  12. 12.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Hold the kite up to the wind.
  13. 13.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Tie the string to the kite. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Let out the string slowly as it rises.
  14. 14.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
  15. 15.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (c) Glue two buttons on it for eyes.
  16. 16.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.
  17. 17.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  18. 18.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wrap a present:
    First, put the gift on the wrapping paper.
    ___, fold the paper around the gift.
    Next, stick the edges with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon on top.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  19. 19.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
  20. 20.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
  21. 21.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Drop the seed in and cover it.
  22. 22.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) Finally (c) Then
  23. 23.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (b) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (c) Pour the mixture into a cake tin.
  24. 24.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    First, wet your toothbrush.
    ___, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  25. 25.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  26. 26.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Stick the edges with tape. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
  27. 27.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.
    Next, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
    ___, cover it with the other slice and eat.
    (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  28. 28.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  29. 29.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.
    Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
    ___, strain the tea into cups.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  30. 30.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  31. 31.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  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) Take two slices of bread. (c) Spread butter on each slice.
  33. 33.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) Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  34. 34.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    ___, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  35. 35.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  36. 36.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
  37. 37.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    First, switch on the camera.
    Then, point it at your friends.
    Next, ask everyone to smile.
    ___, press the button to click the photo.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  38. 38.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (b) Walk straight across the road. (c) Look right, left and right again.
  39. 39.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Press your thumb in and shape the pot.
  40. 40.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

Answer key

  1. First
  2. Then
  3. Wet your toothbrush.
  4. Drop it in the post box.
  5. Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  6. Strain the tea into cups.
  7. Then
  8. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  9. First
  10. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  11. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  12. Tie the string to the kite.
  13. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  14. First
  15. Find an old sock.
  16. Put the can back in its place.
  17. Next
  18. Then
  19. Then
  20. Then
  21. Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  22. First
  23. Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  24. Then
  25. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  26. Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  27. Finally
  28. Then
  29. Finally
  30. First
  31. Then
  32. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  33. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  34. First
  35. Next
  36. Float your boat in a puddle.
  37. Finally
  38. Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  39. Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  40. Then

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