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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 820 · 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 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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  2. 2.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    ___, cut a lemon in half.
    Then, 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
  3. 3.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
  4. 4.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  5. 5.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.
  6. 6.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.
  7. 7.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a clay pot:
    First, knead the clay until it is soft.
    Then, roll it into a ball.
    Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    ___, leave the pot in the sun to dry.
    (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  8. 8.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
  9. 9.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
  10. 10.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Fold it into a triangle shape.
  11. 11.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  12. 12.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  13. 13.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (c) Pour the mixture into a cake tin.
  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.
    ___, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel.
    (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  15. 15.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  16. 16.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) Finally (c) First
  17. 17.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Boil water in a pan.
  18. 18.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write a message inside. (b) Draw a picture on the front. (c) Give the card to your friend.
  19. 19.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wind the string in to bring it down. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Hold the kite up to the wind.
  20. 20.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (b) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (c) Boil water in a pan.
  21. 21.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.
  22. 22.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  23. 23.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Stick the edges with tape. (c) Fold the paper around the gift.
  24. 24.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
  25. 25.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (b) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  26. 26.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a paper boat:
    First, take a sheet of paper.
    ___, fold it into a triangle shape.
    Next, pull the sides open into a boat.
    Finally, float your boat in a puddle.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  27. 27.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
  28. 28.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make tea:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    ___, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
    Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  29. 29.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) Carry it to the garden.
  30. 30.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Tie the string to the kite. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Let out the string slowly as it rises.
  31. 31.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
  32. 32.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to water the plants:
    ___, fill the watering can at the tap.
    Then, carry it to the garden.
    Next, pour water gently at the roots.
    Finally, put the can back in its place.
    (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  33. 33.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  34. 34.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.
    Next, write the address and stick a stamp.
    ___, drop it in the post box.
    (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  35. 35.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rub soap all over them.
  36. 36.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to plant a seed:
    First, fill a small pot with soil.
    ___, make a hole with your finger.
    Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
    Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  37. 37.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
  38. 38.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (b) Look right, left and right again. (c) Wait until the road is clear.
  39. 39.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Carry it to the garden. (c) Fill the watering can at the tap.
  40. 40.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then

Answer key

  1. Finally
  2. First
  3. Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  4. Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  5. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  6. Take two slices of bread.
  7. Finally
  8. Wet your hands under the tap.
  9. Fill a small pot with soil.
  10. Take a sheet of paper.
  11. First
  12. Then
  13. Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  14. Next
  15. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  16. Next
  17. Strain the tea into cups.
  18. Give the card to your friend.
  19. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  20. Boil water in a pan.
  21. Knead the clay until it is soft.
  22. Then
  23. Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  24. First
  25. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  26. Then
  27. Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  28. Then
  29. Put the can back in its place.
  30. Tie the string to the kite.
  31. Next
  32. First
  33. Finally
  34. Finally
  35. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  36. Then
  37. Then
  38. Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  39. Fill the watering can at the tap.
  40. Then

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