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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 668 · 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.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  2. 2.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
  3. 3.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  4. 4.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
  5. 5.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  6. 6.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  7. 7.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) Because (c) Finally
  8. 8.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
  9. 9.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Walk straight across the road.
  10. 10.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
  11. 11.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  12. 12.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (c) Squeeze the juice into a jug.
  13. 13.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Drop it in the post box. (c) Write the address and stick a stamp.
  14. 14.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (b) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (c) Find an old sock.
  15. 15.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  16. 16.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Carry it to the garden. (c) Pour water gently at the roots.
  17. 17.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) Fold the paper around the gift.
  18. 18.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  19. 19.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Spread butter on each slice. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
  20. 20.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) Finally (c) First
  21. 21.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.
  22. 22.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (c) Add tea leaves to the boiling water.
  23. 23.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Draw a picture on the front. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Write a message inside.
  24. 24.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  25. 25.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
  26. 26.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wash your hands:
    ___, wet your hands under the tap.
    Then, rub soap all over them.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  27. 27.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.
  28. 28.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
  29. 29.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Float your boat in a puddle. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Fold it into a triangle shape.
  30. 30.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
  31. 31.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (b) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (c) Write the address and stick a stamp.
  32. 32.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.
    ___, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
    Finally, slip it on your hand and make it talk.
    (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  33. 33.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) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  34. 34.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
  35. 35.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Wash the fruit.
  36. 36.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) Give the card to your friend.
  37. 37.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) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (c) Find the books for each class.
  38. 38.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to bake a cake:
    ___, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
    Then, 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) Finally (c) Then
  39. 39.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (b) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (c) Boil water in a pan.
  40. 40.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Ask everyone to smile. (c) Press the button to click the photo.

Answer key

  1. First
  2. Then
  3. First
  4. Tie the string to the kite.
  5. Next
  6. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  7. Finally
  8. Next
  9. Walk straight across the road.
  10. Wet your toothbrush.
  11. Then
  12. Cut a lemon in half.
  13. Drop it in the post box.
  14. Find an old sock.
  15. First
  16. Fill the watering can at the tap.
  17. Tie a ribbon on top.
  18. Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  19. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  20. Finally
  21. Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  22. Strain the tea into cups.
  23. Give the card to your friend.
  24. Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  25. Next
  26. First
  27. Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  28. Then
  29. Take a sheet of paper.
  30. Float your boat in a puddle.
  31. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  32. Next
  33. Fill a small pot with soil.
  34. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  35. Wash the fruit.
  36. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  37. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  38. First
  39. Boil water in a pan.
  40. Press the button to click the photo.

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