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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 624 · 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.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Tie a ribbon on top. (b) Fold the paper around the gift. (c) Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  2. 2.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wash the fruit. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  3. 3.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Draw a picture on the front. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
  4. 4.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Find the books for each class.
  5. 5.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
  6. 6.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Fold it into a triangle shape. (c) Pull the sides open into a boat.
  7. 7.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
  8. 8.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.
  9. 9.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (c) Squeeze the juice into a jug.
  10. 10.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.
    ___, pull the sides open into a boat.
    Finally, float your boat in a puddle.
    (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  11. 11.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.
    Next, stick the edges with tape.
    ___, tie a ribbon on top.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  12. 12.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  13. 13.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to send a letter:
    First, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, write the address and stick a stamp.
    ___, drop it in the post box.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  14. 14.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (b) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  15. 15.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.
  16. 16.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) Write a message inside.
  17. 17.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  18. 18.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
  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.
    ___, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry.
    (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  20. 20.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  21. 21.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  22. 22.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  23. 23.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
  24. 24.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) Put the books and pencil box in the bag.
  25. 25.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop it in the post box. (b) Write the address and stick a stamp. (c) Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  26. 26.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
  27. 27.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
  28. 28.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.
    ___, pour in milk and add some sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  29. 29.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.
    ___, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel.
    (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
  30. 30.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold it into a triangle shape. (b) Pull the sides open into a boat. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
  31. 31.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  32. 32.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  33. 33.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rub soap all over them.
  34. 34.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.
  35. 35.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
  36. 36.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (c) Brush every tooth for two minutes.
  37. 37.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) First (c) Finally
  38. 38.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
  39. 39.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Walk straight across the road. (c) Look right, left and right again.
  40. 40.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) Then (c) First

Answer key

  1. Tie a ribbon on top.
  2. Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  3. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  4. Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  5. First
  6. Take a sheet of paper.
  7. First
  8. Tie the string to the kite.
  9. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  10. Next
  11. Finally
  12. Next
  13. Finally
  14. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  15. Strain the tea into cups.
  16. Give the card to your friend.
  17. Next
  18. Next
  19. Next
  20. Then
  21. Then
  22. Take two slices of bread.
  23. Fill a small pot with soil.
  24. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  25. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  26. Finally
  27. Next
  28. Next
  29. Next
  30. Float your boat in a puddle.
  31. First
  32. Finally
  33. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  34. Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  35. Switch on the camera.
  36. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  37. Finally
  38. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  39. Walk straight across the road.
  40. First

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