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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 781 · 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 wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rub soap all over them. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
  2. 2.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold the paper around the gift. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Stick the edges with tape.
  3. 3.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Draw a picture on the front. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
  4. 4.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.
  5. 5.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (c) Take two slices of bread.
  6. 6.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.
  7. 7.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Roll it into a ball. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Press your thumb in and shape the pot.
  8. 8.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.
  9. 9.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
  10. 10.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  11. 11.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (b) Find the books for each class. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  12. 12.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  13. 13.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Walk straight across the road. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Wait until the road is clear.
  14. 14.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  15. 15.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
  16. 16.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.
  17. 17.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  18. 18.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.
    Next, write a message inside.
    ___, give the card to your friend.
    (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  19. 19.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (b) Drop it in the post box. (c) Write the address and stick a stamp.
  20. 20.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  21. 21.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Walk straight across the road. (b) Look right, left and right again. (c) Wait until the road is clear.
  22. 22.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (c) Wash the fruit.
  23. 23.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (b) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  24. 24.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (b) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  25. 25.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  26. 26.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
  27. 27.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  28. 28.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.
    Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
    ___, water the pot and keep it in the sun.
    (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  29. 29.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold it into a triangle shape. (b) Pull the sides open into a boat. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
  30. 30.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) Finally (c) First
  31. 31.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to bake a cake:
    First, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
    Then, pour the mixture into a cake tin.
    Next, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
    ___, let it cool, then cut a slice.
    (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  32. 32.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Pour water gently at the roots.
  33. 33.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stick the edges with tape. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Fold the paper around the gift.
  34. 34.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Cut a lemon in half.
  35. 35.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
  36. 36.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Carry it to the garden. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Pour water gently at the roots.
  37. 37.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  38. 38.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  39. 39.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (b) Find an old sock. (c) Sew on a red tongue of cloth.
  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.
    Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
    ___, strain the tea into cups.
    (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally

Answer key

  1. Wet your hands under the tap.
  2. Tie a ribbon on top.
  3. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  4. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  5. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  6. Strain the tea into cups.
  7. Knead the clay until it is soft.
  8. Find an old sock.
  9. Next
  10. Then
  11. Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  12. Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  13. Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  14. Next
  15. First
  16. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  17. Then
  18. Finally
  19. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  20. First
  21. Walk straight across the road.
  22. Wash the fruit.
  23. Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  24. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  25. Finally
  26. Finally
  27. Next
  28. Finally
  29. Float your boat in a puddle.
  30. Finally
  31. Finally
  32. Put the can back in its place.
  33. Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  34. Cut a lemon in half.
  35. Take a sheet of paper.
  36. Fill the watering can at the tap.
  37. First
  38. Take two slices of bread.
  39. Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  40. Finally

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