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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 62 · 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.
    ___, 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) Finally (c) Then
  2. 2.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.
  3. 3.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wind the string in to bring it down. (b) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (c) Hold the kite up to the wind.
  4. 4.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (b) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (c) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
  5. 5.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  6. 6.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold the paper around the gift. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  7. 7.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.
  8. 8.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Spread butter on each slice.
  9. 9.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (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.
  10. 10.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to send a letter:
    First, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
    ___, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, write the address and stick a stamp.
    Finally, drop it in the post box.
    (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  11. 11.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  12. 12.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Scrub between your fingers.
  13. 13.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Pour water gently at the roots.
  14. 14.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to pack a school bag:
    ___, check the timetable for tomorrow.
    Then, 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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  15. 15.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Pull the sides open into a boat.
  16. 16.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (c) Cut a lemon in half.
  17. 17.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Carry it to the garden.
  18. 18.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  19. 19.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  20. 20.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
  21. 21.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Brush every tooth for two minutes.
  22. 22.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    ___, cut a lemon in half.
    Then, squeeze the juice into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses.
    (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  23. 23.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
  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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  25. 25.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (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.
  26. 26.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  27. 27.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
  28. 28.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  29. 29.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.
  30. 30.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  31. 31.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  32. 32.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Take two slices of bread.
  33. 33.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Ask everyone to smile. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
  34. 34.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wash your hands:
    First, wet your hands under the tap.
    Then, rub soap all over them.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    ___, rinse and dry them on a towel.
    (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  35. 35.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a paper boat:
    First, take a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it into a triangle shape.
    Next, pull the sides open into a boat.
    ___, float your boat in a puddle.
    (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  36. 36.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) Because (c) First
  37. 37.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.
  38. 38.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to fly a kite:
    ___, tie the string to the kite.
    Then, 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) Then (c) Finally
  39. 39.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to water the plants:
    ___, fill the watering can at the tap.
    Then, carry it to the garden.
    Next, pour water gently at the roots.
    Finally, put the can back in its place.
    (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  40. 40.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (c) Pour in milk and add some sugar.

Answer key

  1. Then
  2. Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  3. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  4. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  5. Then
  6. Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  7. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  8. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  9. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  10. Then
  11. Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  12. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  13. Fill the watering can at the tap.
  14. First
  15. Take a sheet of paper.
  16. Cut a lemon in half.
  17. Put the can back in its place.
  18. Finally
  19. Next
  20. First
  21. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  22. First
  23. First
  24. Then
  25. Fill a small pot with soil.
  26. Wet your hands under the tap.
  27. Tie the string to the kite.
  28. Finally
  29. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  30. Finally
  31. Next
  32. Take two slices of bread.
  33. Switch on the camera.
  34. Finally
  35. Finally
  36. Finally
  37. Give the card to your friend.
  38. First
  39. First
  40. Strain the tea into cups.

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