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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 717 · 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 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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  2. 2.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (b) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (c) Pour the mixture into a cake tin.
  3. 3.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  4. 4.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
  5. 5.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
  6. 6.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Look right, left and right again. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Walk straight across the road.
  7. 7.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  8. 8.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Drop the seed in and cover it. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  9. 9.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Drop the seed in and cover it. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  10. 10.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
  11. 11.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.
  12. 12.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (c) Sew on a red tongue of cloth.
  13. 13.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) Finally (c) First
  14. 14.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.
  15. 15.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.
  16. 16.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  17. 17.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Float your boat in a puddle. (b) Fold it into a triangle shape. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
  18. 18.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
  19. 19.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    Then, look right, left and right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    ___, walk straight across the road.
    (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  20. 20.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  21. 21.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop it in the post box. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
  22. 22.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Squeeze the juice into a jug.
  23. 23.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
  24. 24.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    Then, look right, left and right again.
    ___, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk straight across the road.
    (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  25. 25.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    First, find an old sock.
    ___, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
    Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
    Finally, slip it on your hand and make it talk.
    (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  26. 26.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.
    Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    ___, stir well and pour it into glasses.
    (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  27. 27.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.
  28. 28.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Pour in milk and add some sugar.
  29. 29.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Tie the string to the kite. (b) Hold the kite up to the wind. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
  30. 30.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.
  31. 31.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.
  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.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.
    ___, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  34. 34.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (b) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  35. 35.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find the books for each class. (b) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (c) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  36. 36.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  37. 37.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write a message inside. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Give the card to your friend.
  38. 38.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Wash the fruit. (c) Chop all the fruit into small pieces.
  39. 39.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wind the string in to bring it down. (b) Hold the kite up to the wind. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
  40. 40.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    ___, find an old sock.
    Then, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
    Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
    Finally, slip it on your hand and make it talk.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then

Answer key

  1. Finally
  2. Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  3. Then
  4. Wet your hands under the tap.
  5. Then
  6. Walk straight across the road.
  7. Then
  8. Fill a small pot with soil.
  9. Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  10. Switch on the camera.
  11. Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  12. Find an old sock.
  13. First
  14. Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  15. Float your boat in a puddle.
  16. Next
  17. Take a sheet of paper.
  18. First
  19. Finally
  20. First
  21. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  22. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  23. Then
  24. Next
  25. Then
  26. Finally
  27. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  28. Boil water in a pan.
  29. Tie the string to the kite.
  30. Fill the watering can at the tap.
  31. Knead the clay until it is soft.
  32. Next
  33. Next
  34. Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  35. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  36. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  37. Give the card to your friend.
  38. Wash the fruit.
  39. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  40. First

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