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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 920 · 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 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.
  2. 2.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    ___, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    Then, look right, left and right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk straight across the road.
    (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  3. 3.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  4. 4.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Rub soap all over them.
  5. 5.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  6. 6.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  7. 7.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  8. 8.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Look right, left and right again. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Walk straight across the road.
  9. 9.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) Finally (c) First
  10. 10.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Wet your toothbrush. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  11. 11.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
  12. 12.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  13. 13.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
  14. 14.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Take two slices of bread.
  15. 15.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Let out the string slowly as it rises.
  16. 16.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  17. 17.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Boil water in a pan.
  18. 18.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) Make a hole with your finger.
  19. 19.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Carry it to the garden.
  20. 20.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) Next (c) First
  21. 21.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
  22. 22.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
  23. 23.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    First, cut a lemon in half.
    Then, squeeze the juice into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    ___, stir well and pour it into glasses.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  24. 24.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.
  25. 25.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (b) Wash the fruit. (c) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  26. 26.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wrap a present:
    ___, put the gift on the wrapping paper.
    Then, fold the paper around the gift.
    Next, stick the edges with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon on top.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  27. 27.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Cut a lemon in half.
  28. 28.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Take two slices of bread.
  29. 29.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a fruit salad:
    First, wash the fruit.
    ___, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve.
    (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  30. 30.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (b) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
  31. 31.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.
    Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
    ___, strain the tea into cups.
    (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  32. 32.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.
    ___, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  33. 33.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.
    Next, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
    ___, zip the bag and keep it by the door.
    (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  34. 34.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  35. 35.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  36. 36.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a fruit salad:
    ___, wash the fruit.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  37. 37.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  38. 38.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  39. 39.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  40. 40.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) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (c) Find the books for each class.

Answer key

  1. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  2. First
  3. First
  4. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  5. Finally
  6. Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  7. Finally
  8. Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  9. Finally
  10. Wet your toothbrush.
  11. Knead the clay until it is soft.
  12. Finally
  13. Then
  14. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  15. Tie the string to the kite.
  16. Then
  17. Boil water in a pan.
  18. Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  19. Fill the watering can at the tap.
  20. Next
  21. Take a sheet of paper.
  22. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  23. Finally
  24. Strain the tea into cups.
  25. Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  26. First
  27. Cut a lemon in half.
  28. Take two slices of bread.
  29. Then
  30. Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  31. Finally
  32. Next
  33. Finally
  34. Then
  35. Then
  36. First
  37. First
  38. First
  39. First
  40. Check the timetable for tomorrow.

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