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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 850 · 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 cook rice:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    ___, boil it until the water is soaked up.
    Finally, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
    (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  2. 2.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Brush every tooth for two minutes.
  3. 3.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a greeting card:
    ___, fold a sheet of card in half.
    Then, draw a picture on the front.
    Next, write a message inside.
    Finally, give the card to your friend.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  4. 4.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.
  5. 5.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Press your thumb in and shape the pot.
  6. 6.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  7. 7.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold the paper around the gift. (b) Stick the edges with tape. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
  8. 8.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to send a letter:
    ___, 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.
    Finally, drop it in the post box.
    (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  9. 9.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Ask everyone to smile. (c) Point it at your friends.
  10. 10.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  11. 11.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) Fill the watering can at the tap.
  12. 12.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a paper boat:
    ___, take a sheet of paper.
    Then, 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
  13. 13.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Ask everyone to smile. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
  14. 14.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Wash the fruit. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
  15. 15.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) Then (c) Finally
  16. 16.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold the paper around the gift. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Stick the edges with tape.
  17. 17.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) Glue two buttons on it for eyes.
  18. 18.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Put the can back in its place.
  19. 19.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Roll it into a ball. (b) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
  20. 20.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cook rice:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
    ___, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
    (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  21. 21.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Make a hole with your finger. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  22. 22.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Float your boat in a puddle. (b) Fold it into a triangle shape. (c) Pull the sides open into a boat.
  23. 23.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    First, switch on the camera.
    Then, point it at your friends.
    ___, ask everyone to smile.
    Finally, press the button to click the photo.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  24. 24.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
  25. 25.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
  26. 26.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
  27. 27.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Boil it until the water is soaked up.
  28. 28.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Write the address and stick a stamp. (c) Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  29. 29.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  30. 30.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) Finally (c) Then
  31. 31.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop it in the post box. (b) Write the address and stick a stamp. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
  32. 32.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  33. 33.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) Find the books for each class. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  35. 35.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  36. 36.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (c) Boil it until the water is soaked up.
  37. 37.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.
  38. 38.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Draw a picture on the front. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Give the card to your friend.
  39. 39.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
  40. 40.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First

Answer key

  1. Next
  2. Wet your toothbrush.
  3. First
  4. Take two slices of bread.
  5. Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  6. Next
  7. Tie a ribbon on top.
  8. First
  9. Switch on the camera.
  10. Then
  11. Put the can back in its place.
  12. First
  13. Press the button to click the photo.
  14. Wash the fruit.
  15. First
  16. Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  17. Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  18. Fill the watering can at the tap.
  19. Knead the clay until it is soft.
  20. Finally
  21. Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  22. Float your boat in a puddle.
  23. Next
  24. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  25. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  26. Next
  27. Wash the rice in cold water.
  28. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  29. Then
  30. Then
  31. Drop it in the post box.
  32. First
  33. Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  34. Finally
  35. Then
  36. Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  37. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  38. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  39. Next
  40. Next

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