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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 597 · 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:
    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
  2. 2.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) Then (c) Finally
  3. 3.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) First (c) Next
  4. 4.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    First, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    ___, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush.
    (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
  5. 5.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Scrub between your fingers.
  6. 6.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Take two slices of bread.
  7. 7.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) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  8. 8.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) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  9. 9.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Hold the kite up to the wind.
  10. 10.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.
  11. 11.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  12. 12.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
  13. 13.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Make a hole with your finger. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
  14. 14.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  15. 15.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Look right, left and right again. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  16. 16.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) Fill the watering can at the tap.
  17. 17.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
  18. 18.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Carry it to the garden. (c) Pour water gently at the roots.
  19. 19.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.
    Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    ___, leave the pot in the sun to dry.
    (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  20. 20.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.
  21. 21.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Switch on the camera.
  22. 22.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) Because (c) Finally
  23. 23.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Write the address and stick a stamp.
  24. 24.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) First (c) Next
  25. 25.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Knead the clay until it is soft. (b) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (c) Press your thumb in and shape the pot.
  26. 26.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
  27. 27.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
  28. 28.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
  29. 29.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.
    Next, pour water gently at the roots.
    ___, put the can back in its place.
    (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  30. 30.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Knead the clay until it is soft. (b) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (c) Roll it into a ball.
  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) First (c) Finally
  32. 32.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  33. 33.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Write a message inside.
  34. 34.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
  35. 35.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
  36. 36.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) Then (c) Finally
  37. 37.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Fold the paper around the gift.
  38. 38.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to pack a school bag:
    First, check the timetable for tomorrow.
    ___, 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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  39. 39.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Make a hole with your finger. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
  40. 40.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Boil it until the water is soaked up.

Answer key

  1. Next
  2. First
  3. Next
  4. Next
  5. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  6. Take two slices of bread.
  7. Cut a lemon in half.
  8. Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  9. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  10. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  11. Wet your hands under the tap.
  12. First
  13. Fill a small pot with soil.
  14. Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  15. Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  16. Put the can back in its place.
  17. First
  18. Fill the watering can at the tap.
  19. Finally
  20. Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  21. Switch on the camera.
  22. Finally
  23. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  24. Next
  25. Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  26. Boil water in a pan.
  27. Next
  28. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  29. Finally
  30. Knead the clay until it is soft.
  31. Next
  32. Finally
  33. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  34. Wet your toothbrush.
  35. Finally
  36. Then
  37. Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  38. Then
  39. Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  40. Wash the rice in cold water.

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