Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 839 · 40 questions

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.

1. 1.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
2. 2.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to water the plants:
   First, fill the watering can at the tap.
   Then, carry it to the garden.
   Next, pour water gently at the roots.
   ___, put the can back in its place. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
3. 3.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
4. 4.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
5. 5.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
6. 6.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) Because (c) Finally
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to water the plants:
   First, fill the watering can at the tap.
   Then, carry it to the garden.
   ___, pour water gently at the roots.
   Finally, put the can back in its place. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
8. 8.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
9. 9.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (c) Glue two buttons on it for eyes.
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    ___, switch on the camera.
    Then, point it at your friends.
    Next, ask everyone to smile.
    Finally, press the button to click the photo. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
11. 11.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
12. 12.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Rub soap all over them. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
13. 13.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Fold it into a triangle shape. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
14. 14.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Tie a ribbon on top. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Stick the edges with tape.
15. 15.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Walk straight across the road.
16. 16.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to plant a seed:
    ___, fill a small pot with soil.
    Then, 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) Then (c) Finally
17. 17.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.
18. 18.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) Take two slices of bread.
19. 19.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
20. 20.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) Then (c) First
21. 21.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) Finally (c) Then
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a clay pot:
    First, knead the clay until it is soft.
    ___, roll it into a ball.
    Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
23. 23.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) Then (c) Finally
24. 24.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Stick the edges with tape.
25. 25.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.
    ___, let out the string slowly as it rises.
    Finally, wind the string in to bring it down. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
26. 26.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Look right, left and right again. (b) Walk straight across the road. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
27. 27.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) Pour water gently at the roots.
28. 28.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Wash the fruit.
29. 29.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Find the books for each class. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
30. 30.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
31. 31.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Roll it into a ball.
32. 32.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) First (c) Finally
33. 33.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
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) First (c) Because
35. 35.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Draw a picture on the front.
36. 36.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
37. 37.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) Drop it in the post box.
38. 38.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
39. 39.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Carry it to the garden. (b) Pour water gently at the roots. (c) Put the can back in its place.
40. 40.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.

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