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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 6 · 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 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
  2. 2.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Draw a picture on the front. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
  3. 3.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (b) Look right, left and right again. (c) Walk straight across the road.
  4. 4.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) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (c) Find the books for each class.
  5. 5.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Carry it to the garden.
  6. 6.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  7. 7.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (c) Squeeze the juice into a jug.
  8. 8.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wash the fruit. (b) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
  9. 9.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  10. 10.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make tea:
    ___, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
    Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups.
    (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  11. 11.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
  12. 12.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write a message inside. (b) Draw a picture on the front. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
  13. 13.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) Drop it in the post box.
  14. 14.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
  15. 15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    ___, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    Then, look right, left and right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk straight across the road.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  16. 16.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
  17. 17.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Tie a ribbon on top. (b) Fold the paper around the gift. (c) Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  18. 18.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Find an old sock.
  19. 19.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  20. 20.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to plant a seed:
    First, fill a small pot with soil.
    Then, make a hole with your finger.
    ___, drop the seed in and cover it.
    Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun.
    (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  21. 21.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  22. 22.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) Chop all the fruit into small pieces.
  23. 23.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  24. 24.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) Finally (c) First
  25. 25.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.
    Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
    ___, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  26. 26.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.
  27. 27.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Rub soap all over them.
  28. 28.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.
    Next, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
    ___, let it cool, then cut a slice.
    (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  29. 29.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  30. 30.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  31. 31.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  32. 32.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.
  33. 33.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) First (c) Because
  34. 34.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
  35. 35.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Walk straight across the road. (b) Look right, left and right again. (c) Wait until the road is clear.
  36. 36.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
  37. 37.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.
  38. 38.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) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  39. 39.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a paper boat:
    First, take a sheet of paper.
    ___, fold it into a triangle shape.
    Next, pull the sides open into a boat.
    Finally, float your boat in a puddle.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  40. 40.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

Answer key

  1. Next
  2. Give the card to your friend.
  3. Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  4. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  5. Put the can back in its place.
  6. Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  7. Cut a lemon in half.
  8. Wash the fruit.
  9. Finally
  10. First
  11. Next
  12. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  13. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  14. First
  15. First
  16. Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  17. Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  18. Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  19. Finally
  20. Next
  21. Next
  22. Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  23. Then
  24. First
  25. Finally
  26. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  27. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  28. Finally
  29. First
  30. Next
  31. First
  32. Tie the string to the kite.
  33. Finally
  34. Then
  35. Walk straight across the road.
  36. Strain the tea into cups.
  37. Find an old sock.
  38. Wash the rice in cold water.
  39. Then
  40. Next

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