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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 664 · 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 make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Spread butter on each slice. (b) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  2. 2.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  3. 3.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Drop the seed in and cover it. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
  4. 4.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (b) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (c) Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  5. 5.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wind the string in to bring it down. (b) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
  6. 6.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  7. 7.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  8. 8.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Find the books for each class. (b) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (c) Put the books and pencil box in the bag.
  9. 9.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  10. 10.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wash the fruit. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
  11. 11.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Stick the edges with tape. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
  12. 12.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.
    Next, let out the string slowly as it rises.
    ___, wind the string in to bring it down.
    (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  13. 13.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Pull the sides open into a boat. (c) Fold it into a triangle shape.
  14. 14.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  15. 15.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.
  16. 16.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold the paper around the gift. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
  17. 17.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Roll it into a ball. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  18. 18.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  19. 19.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  21. 21.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.
  22. 22.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) Pour in milk and add some sugar.
  23. 23.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.
  24. 24.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  25. 25.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Look right, left and right again. (b) Walk straight across the road. (c) Wait until the road is clear.
  26. 26.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.
  27. 27.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cook rice:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
    ___, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
    (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  28. 28.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make tea:
    ___, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
    Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups.
    (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  29. 29.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) First (c) Then
  30. 30.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (b) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (c) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  31. 31.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write a message inside. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
  32. 32.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) Because (c) Finally
  33. 33.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.
  34. 34.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  35. 35.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  36. 36.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  37. 37.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to bake a cake:
    First, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
    ___, pour the mixture into a cake tin.
    Next, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
    Finally, let it cool, then cut a slice.
    (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  38. 38.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a clay pot:
    First, knead the clay until it is soft.
    ___, roll it into a ball.
    Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry.
    (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  39. 39.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Boil water in a pan.
  40. 40.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a greeting card:
    First, fold a sheet of card in half.
    Then, draw a picture on the front.
    ___, write a message inside.
    Finally, give the card to your friend.
    (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First

Answer key

  1. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  2. Then
  3. Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  4. Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  5. Tie the string to the kite.
  6. Then
  7. Then
  8. Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  9. Finally
  10. Wash the fruit.
  11. Tie a ribbon on top.
  12. Finally
  13. Take a sheet of paper.
  14. Finally
  15. Fill a small pot with soil.
  16. Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  17. Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  18. Next
  19. First
  20. Then
  21. Wash the rice in cold water.
  22. Boil water in a pan.
  23. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  24. Finally
  25. Walk straight across the road.
  26. Wet your hands under the tap.
  27. Finally
  28. First
  29. First
  30. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  31. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  32. Finally
  33. Press the button to click the photo.
  34. Next
  35. Then
  36. First
  37. Then
  38. Then
  39. Strain the tea into cups.
  40. Next

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