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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 639 · 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 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) Pour water gently at the roots.
  2. 2.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Ask everyone to smile. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Switch on the camera.
  3. 3.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Roll it into a ball. (b) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
  4. 4.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.
  5. 5.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  6. 6.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Find the books for each class.
  7. 7.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.
  8. 8.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.
    Next, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
    ___, mix them in a bowl and serve.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  9. 9.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    First, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    ___, rinse your mouth and the brush.
    (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  10. 10.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Add tea leaves to the boiling water.
  11. 11.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (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.
  12. 12.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
  13. 13.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Fold it into a triangle shape. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
  14. 14.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
  15. 15.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Put the rice and water in a pot.
  16. 16.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Draw a picture on the front. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Write a message inside.
  17. 17.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Make a hole with your finger. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Drop the seed in and cover it.
  18. 18.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    ___, take two slices of bread.
    Then, 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) Then (c) Finally
  19. 19.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Walk straight across the road.
  20. 20.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a greeting card:
    First, fold a sheet of card in half.
    ___, draw a picture on the front.
    Next, write a message inside.
    Finally, give the card to your friend.
    (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) First (c) Then
  22. 22.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  23. 23.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.
  24. 24.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (b) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (c) Cut a lemon in half.
  25. 25.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  26. 26.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (b) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (c) Find an old sock.
  27. 27.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Wet your toothbrush. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  28. 28.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    First, switch on the camera.
    ___, point it at your friends.
    Next, ask everyone to smile.
    Finally, press the button to click the photo.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  29. 29.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Rub soap all over them.
  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.
    ___, pour water gently at the roots.
    Finally, put the can back in its place.
    (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
  31. 31.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    First, cut a lemon in half.
    ___, 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) First (c) Finally
  32. 32.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Look right, left and right again. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Walk straight across the road.
  33. 33.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  34. 34.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write the address and stick a stamp. (b) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (c) Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  35. 35.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Press your thumb in and shape the pot.
  36. 36.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to fly a kite:
    First, tie the string to the kite.
    ___, 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
  37. 37.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  38. 38.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
  39. 39.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Ask everyone to smile. (c) Point it at your friends.
  40. 40.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally

Answer key

  1. Put the can back in its place.
  2. Press the button to click the photo.
  3. Knead the clay until it is soft.
  4. Tie a ribbon on top.
  5. Finally
  6. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  7. Take two slices of bread.
  8. Finally
  9. Finally
  10. Boil water in a pan.
  11. Drop it in the post box.
  12. Finally
  13. Float your boat in a puddle.
  14. Cut a lemon in half.
  15. Wash the rice in cold water.
  16. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  17. Fill a small pot with soil.
  18. First
  19. Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  20. Then
  21. Then
  22. First
  23. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  24. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  25. Then
  26. Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  27. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  28. Then
  29. Wet your hands under the tap.
  30. Next
  31. Then
  32. Walk straight across the road.
  33. First
  34. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  35. Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  36. Then
  37. First
  38. Finally
  39. Switch on the camera.
  40. Next

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