Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 628 · 40 questions

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.

1. 1.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.
2. 2.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Find an old sock.
3. 3.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Boil water in a pan.
4. 4.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Make a hole with your finger. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
5. 5.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
6. 6.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
7. 7.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) Finally (c) First
8. 8.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
9. 9.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
10. 10.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) Stick the edges with tape.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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) Carry it to the garden.
13. 13.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Look right, left and right again. (c) Walk straight across the road.
14. 14.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (b) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (c) Cut a lemon in half.
15. 15.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
16. 16.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a fruit salad:
    First, wash the fruit.
    ___, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
17. 17.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
18. 18.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write the address and stick a stamp. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Drop it in the post box.
19. 19.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
20. 20.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Look right, left and right again. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Wait until the road is clear.
21. 21.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Boil water in a pan.
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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
23. 23.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
24. 24.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to send a letter:
    ___, 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.
    Finally, drop it in the post box. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
25. 25.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    First, find an old sock.
    Then, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
    Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
    ___, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
27. 27.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    ___, 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
28. 28.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Spread butter on each slice. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
29. 29.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) Next (c) Finally
30. 30.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
31. 31.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Float your boat in a puddle. (b) Pull the sides open into a boat. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
32. 32.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    First, switch on the camera.
    Then, point it at your friends.
    Next, ask everyone to smile.
    ___, press the button to click the photo. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
33. 33.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.
34. 34.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) Finally (c) First
35. 35.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Tie a ribbon on top. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Stick the edges with tape.
36. 36.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Tie the string to the kite. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Hold the kite up to the wind.
37. 37.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Write a message inside. (c) Give the card to your friend.
38. 38.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) Pour the mixture into a cake tin.
39. 39.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) Because (c) Finally
40. 40.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rub soap all over them.

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