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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 790 · 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) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (c) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  2. 2.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Point it at your friends.
  3. 3.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  4. 4.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Walk straight across the road. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  5. 5.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
  6. 6.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Float your boat in a puddle. (b) Pull the sides open into a boat. (c) Fold it into a triangle shape.
  7. 7.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
  8. 8.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Tie a ribbon on top. (b) Fold the paper around the gift. (c) Stick the edges with tape.
  9. 9.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  10. 10.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
  11. 11.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  12. 12.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  13. 13.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  14. 14.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Knead the clay until it is soft. (b) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (c) Press your thumb in and shape the pot.
  15. 15.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (c) Cut a lemon in half.
  16. 16.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  17. 17.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to send a letter:
    First, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    ___, write the address and stick a stamp.
    Finally, drop it in the post box.
    (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  18. 18.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
  19. 19.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
  20. 20.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Wash the fruit.
  21. 21.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) Next (c) Finally
  22. 22.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  23. 23.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to water the plants:
    First, fill the watering can at the tap.
    ___, carry it to the garden.
    Next, pour water gently at the roots.
    Finally, put the can back in its place.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  24. 24.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Take two slices of bread.
  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.
    Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
    ___, water the pot and keep it in the sun.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  26. 26.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
  27. 27.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop it in the post box. (b) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (c) Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  28. 28.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) Look right, left and right again.
  29. 29.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.
  30. 30.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Carry it to the garden. (c) Pour water gently at the roots.
  31. 31.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wash your hands:
    First, wet your hands under the tap.
    ___, rub soap all over them.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel.
    (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  32. 32.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Write a message inside.
  33. 33.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  34. 34.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.
    Next, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
    ___, mix them in a bowl and serve.
    (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  35. 35.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.
    ___, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
    Finally, let it cool, then cut a slice.
    (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  36. 36.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (b) Rub soap all over them. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
  37. 37.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
  38. 38.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  39. 39.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
  40. 40.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold it into a triangle shape. (b) Pull the sides open into a boat. (c) Take a sheet of paper.

Answer key

  1. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  2. Press the button to click the photo.
  3. Next
  4. Walk straight across the road.
  5. First
  6. Float your boat in a puddle.
  7. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  8. Tie a ribbon on top.
  9. Finally
  10. Cut a lemon in half.
  11. Next
  12. First
  13. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  14. Knead the clay until it is soft.
  15. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  16. Then
  17. Next
  18. First
  19. First
  20. Wash the fruit.
  21. Next
  22. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  23. Then
  24. Take two slices of bread.
  25. Finally
  26. Wet your toothbrush.
  27. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  28. Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  29. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  30. Put the can back in its place.
  31. Then
  32. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  33. First
  34. Finally
  35. Next
  36. Wet your hands under the tap.
  37. Then
  38. First
  39. Next
  40. Take a sheet of paper.

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