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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 879 · 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 make tea:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
    ___, pour in milk and add some sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  2. 2.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Carry it to the garden. (c) Put the can back in its place.
  3. 3.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Squeeze the juice into a jug.
  4. 4.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
  5. 5.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
  6. 6.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  7. 7.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Tie a ribbon on top. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Fold the paper around the gift.
  8. 8.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Take two slices of bread.
  9. 9.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  10. 10.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  11. 11.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  12. 12.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
  13. 13.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (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 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) Finally (c) Then
  15. 15.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  17. 17.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  18. 18.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Draw a picture on the front. (c) Write a message inside.
  19. 19.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Draw a picture on the front.
  20. 20.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Pull the sides open into a boat.
  21. 21.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (b) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (c) Cut a lemon in half.
  22. 22.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Find the books for each class.
  23. 23.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Carry it to the garden. (c) Fill the watering can at the tap.
  24. 24.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (b) Walk straight across the road. (c) Wait until the road is clear.
  25. 25.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
  26. 26.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) Because (c) First
  27. 27.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  28. 28.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.
  29. 29.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to pack a school bag:
    First, check the timetable for tomorrow.
    Then, find the books for each class.
    ___, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
    Finally, zip the bag and keep it by the door.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  30. 30.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) Press your thumb in and shape the pot.
  31. 31.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    ___, spread butter on each slice.
    Next, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
    Finally, cover it with the other slice and eat.
    (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  32. 32.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  33. 33.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
  34. 34.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  35. 35.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.
  36. 36.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a greeting card:
    First, fold a sheet of card in half.
    ___, draw a picture on the front.
    Next, write a message inside.
    Finally, give the card to your friend.
    (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  37. 37.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.
    Next, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
    ___, cover it with the other slice and eat.
    (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  38. 38.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.
    Next, let out the string slowly as it rises.
    ___, wind the string in to bring it down.
    (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  39. 39.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    First, switch on the camera.
    ___, point it at your friends.
    Next, ask everyone to smile.
    Finally, press the button to click the photo.
    (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  40. 40.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally

Answer key

  1. Next
  2. Put the can back in its place.
  3. Cut a lemon in half.
  4. Finally
  5. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  6. Wet your hands under the tap.
  7. Tie a ribbon on top.
  8. Take two slices of bread.
  9. Finally
  10. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  11. Next
  12. Then
  13. Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  14. Then
  15. Then
  16. Then
  17. First
  18. Give the card to your friend.
  19. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  20. Float your boat in a puddle.
  21. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  22. Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  23. Fill the watering can at the tap.
  24. Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  25. Wet your toothbrush.
  26. Finally
  27. Then
  28. Wash the rice in cold water.
  29. Next
  30. Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  31. Then
  32. Finally
  33. Fill a small pot with soil.
  34. Next
  35. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  36. Then
  37. Finally
  38. Finally
  39. Then
  40. Finally

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