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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 590 · 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 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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  2. 2.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
  3. 3.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) Next (c) First
  4. 4.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Glue two buttons on it for eyes.
  5. 5.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  6. 6.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) Take two slices of bread.
  7. 7.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  8. 8.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (b) Find an old sock. (c) Sew on a red tongue of cloth.
  9. 9.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
  10. 10.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) Finally (c) First
  11. 11.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
  12. 12.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.
  13. 13.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Carry it to the garden. (b) Pour water gently at the roots. (c) Put the can back in its place.
  14. 14.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
  15. 15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cook rice:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    ___, boil it until the water is soaked up.
    Finally, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  16. 16.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Draw a picture on the front. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
  17. 17.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  18. 18.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  19. 19.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (b) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  20. 20.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
  21. 21.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
  22. 22.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.
    ___, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry.
    (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
  23. 23.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  24. 24.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) Then (c) First
  25. 25.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (b) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  26. 26.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Ask everyone to smile. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
  27. 27.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.
    ___, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses.
    (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  28. 28.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  29. 29.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop it in the post box. (b) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (c) Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  30. 30.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  31. 31.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  32. 32.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  33. 33.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  34. 34.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
  35. 35.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.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    ___, walk straight across the road.
    (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  36. 36.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cook rice:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    ___, 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
  37. 37.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (c) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
  38. 38.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
  39. 39.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) Stick the edges with tape.
  40. 40.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wash the fruit. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Chop all the fruit into small pieces.

Answer key

  1. Finally
  2. Fill a small pot with soil.
  3. Next
  4. Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  5. Then
  6. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  7. Finally
  8. Find an old sock.
  9. Wet your toothbrush.
  10. First
  11. Then
  12. Walk straight across the road.
  13. Put the can back in its place.
  14. Knead the clay until it is soft.
  15. Next
  16. Give the card to your friend.
  17. Next
  18. First
  19. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  20. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  21. Strain the tea into cups.
  22. Next
  23. Finally
  24. First
  25. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  26. Press the button to click the photo.
  27. Next
  28. Next
  29. Drop it in the post box.
  30. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  31. First
  32. First
  33. Next
  34. Finally
  35. Finally
  36. Then
  37. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  38. Wet your hands under the tap.
  39. Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  40. Wash the fruit.

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