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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 657 · 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 pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find the books for each class. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  2. 2.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) Then (c) Finally
  3. 3.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Pull the sides open into a boat. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
  4. 4.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  5. 5.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  6. 6.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (b) Rub soap all over them. (c) Scrub between your fingers.
  7. 7.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (b) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (c) Squeeze the juice into a jug.
  8. 8.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Find an old sock.
  9. 9.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Fold it into a triangle shape. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
  10. 10.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) Boil water in a pan.
  11. 11.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Ask everyone to smile. (c) Switch on the camera.
  12. 12.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Look right, left and right again. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  13. 13.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
  14. 14.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) Then (c) First
  15. 15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to pack a school bag:
    First, check the timetable for tomorrow.
    ___, 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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  16. 16.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Wash the fruit.
  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 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.
  19. 19.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wrap a present:
    ___, put the gift on the wrapping paper.
    Then, fold the paper around the gift.
    Next, stick the edges with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon on top.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  20. 20.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Make a hole with your finger. (b) Drop the seed in and cover it. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
  21. 21.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to pack a school bag:
    First, check the timetable for tomorrow.
    Then, find the books for each class.
    ___, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
    Finally, zip the bag and keep it by the door.
    (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
  22. 22.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) Then (c) First
  23. 23.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  24. 24.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Pour water gently at the roots. (c) Carry it to the garden.
  25. 25.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
  26. 26.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.
  27. 27.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  28. 28.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  29. 29.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a fruit salad:
    ___, wash the fruit.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve.
    (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  30. 30.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rub soap all over them.
  31. 31.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wash the fruit. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Chop all the fruit into small pieces.
  32. 32.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) Next (c) First
  33. 33.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Spread butter on each slice. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Take two slices of bread.
  34. 34.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
  35. 35.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Draw a picture on the front.
  36. 36.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
  37. 37.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (c) Boil water in a pan.
  38. 38.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (b) Find an old sock. (c) Sew on a red tongue of cloth.
  39. 39.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stick the edges with tape. (b) Fold the paper around the gift. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
  40. 40.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally

Answer key

  1. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  2. First
  3. Float your boat in a puddle.
  4. First
  5. Then
  6. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  7. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  8. Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  9. Take a sheet of paper.
  10. Strain the tea into cups.
  11. Switch on the camera.
  12. Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  13. Next
  14. First
  15. Then
  16. Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  17. Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  18. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  19. First
  20. Fill a small pot with soil.
  21. Next
  22. First
  23. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  24. Put the can back in its place.
  25. Then
  26. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  27. Next
  28. First
  29. First
  30. Wet your hands under the tap.
  31. Wash the fruit.
  32. Next
  33. Take two slices of bread.
  34. Next
  35. Give the card to your friend.
  36. Next
  37. Boil water in a pan.
  38. Find an old sock.
  39. Tie a ribbon on top.
  40. Then

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