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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 877 · 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) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (b) Find the books for each class. (c) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  2. 2.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) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (c) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  3. 3.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) Finally (c) Then
  4. 4.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Ask everyone to smile. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Switch on the camera.
  5. 5.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  6. 6.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  7. 7.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Make a hole with your finger. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
  8. 8.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  9. 9.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  10. 10.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Fill the watering can at the tap.
  11. 11.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  12. 12.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.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    ___, walk straight across the road.
    (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  13. 13.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
  14. 14.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rub soap all over them.
  15. 15.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  16. 16.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Stick the edges with tape.
  17. 17.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Draw a picture on the front. (c) Give the card to your friend.
  18. 18.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wrap a present:
    First, put the gift on the wrapping paper.
    ___, fold the paper around the gift.
    Next, stick the edges with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon on top.
    (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  19. 19.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (b) Wash the fruit. (c) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  20. 20.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) Finally (c) Because
  21. 21.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.
  22. 22.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (c) Put the rice and water in a pot.
  23. 23.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Add tea leaves to the boiling water.
  24. 24.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  25. 25.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.
  26. 26.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
  27. 27.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Ask everyone to smile. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Switch on the camera.
  28. 28.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Wash the fruit.
  29. 29.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (b) Find an old sock. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  30. 30.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
  31. 31.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) First (c) Finally
  32. 32.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Knead the clay until it is soft. (b) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (c) Roll it into a ball.
  33. 33.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (b) Walk straight across the road. (c) Wait until the road is clear.
  34. 34.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.
  35. 35.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
  36. 36.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  37. 37.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
  38. 38.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Drop it in the post box.
  39. 39.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  40. 40.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold it into a triangle shape. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Take a sheet of paper.

Answer key

  1. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  2. Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  3. Then
  4. Switch on the camera.
  5. Finally
  6. Then
  7. Fill a small pot with soil.
  8. Take two slices of bread.
  9. Next
  10. Put the can back in its place.
  11. Then
  12. Finally
  13. Finally
  14. Wet your hands under the tap.
  15. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  16. Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  17. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  18. Then
  19. Wash the fruit.
  20. Finally
  21. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  22. Wash the rice in cold water.
  23. Strain the tea into cups.
  24. Then
  25. Find an old sock.
  26. Next
  27. Press the button to click the photo.
  28. Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  29. Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  30. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  31. Finally
  32. Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  33. Walk straight across the road.
  34. Tie the string to the kite.
  35. Then
  36. Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  37. Finally
  38. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  39. Then
  40. Float your boat in a puddle.

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