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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 93 · 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 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) Next (c) First
  2. 2.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Switch on the camera.
  3. 3.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) Write a message inside.
  4. 4.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) Pour water gently at the roots.
  5. 5.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) Fill a small pot with soil.
  6. 6.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to water the plants:
    ___, fill the watering can at the tap.
    Then, carry it to the garden.
    Next, pour water gently at the roots.
    Finally, put the can back in its place.
    (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  7. 7.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wash your hands:
    ___, wet your hands under the tap.
    Then, rub soap all over them.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel.
    (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  8. 8.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Float your boat in a puddle. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Pull the sides open into a boat.
  9. 9.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Rub soap all over them.
  10. 10.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (c) Boil water in a pan.
  11. 11.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  12. 12.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write the address and stick a stamp. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
  13. 13.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write a message inside. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Draw a picture on the front.
  14. 14.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Squeeze the juice into a jug.
  15. 15.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Switch on the camera.
  16. 16.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a paper boat:
    First, take a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it into a triangle shape.
    Next, pull the sides open into a boat.
    ___, float your boat in a puddle.
    (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  17. 17.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
  18. 18.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  19. 19.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (c) Pour the mixture into a cake tin.
  20. 20.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  21. 21.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) First (c) Finally
  22. 22.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (b) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (c) Cut a lemon in half.
  23. 23.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
  24. 24.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) Then (c) First
  25. 25.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.
    Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
    ___, slip it on your hand and make it talk.
    (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  26. 26.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
  27. 27.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wind the string in to bring it down. (b) Hold the kite up to the wind. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
  28. 28.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Make a hole with your finger. (b) Drop the seed in and cover it. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
  29. 29.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
  30. 30.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.
  31. 31.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (b) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (c) Find an old sock.
  32. 32.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.
  33. 33.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (b) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (c) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
  34. 34.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
  35. 35.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
  36. 36.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  37. 37.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rub soap all over them. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
  38. 38.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Wet your toothbrush. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  39. 39.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    ___, look right, left and right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk straight across the road.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  40. 40.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

Answer key

  1. Next
  2. Switch on the camera.
  3. Give the card to your friend.
  4. Fill the watering can at the tap.
  5. Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  6. First
  7. First
  8. Float your boat in a puddle.
  9. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  10. Boil water in a pan.
  11. Finally
  12. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  13. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  14. Cut a lemon in half.
  15. Press the button to click the photo.
  16. Finally
  17. Wet your toothbrush.
  18. Next
  19. Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  20. Finally
  21. Then
  22. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  23. Finally
  24. First
  25. Finally
  26. Finally
  27. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  28. Fill a small pot with soil.
  29. Then
  30. Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  31. Find an old sock.
  32. Wash the fruit.
  33. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  34. Then
  35. Next
  36. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  37. Wet your hands under the tap.
  38. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  39. Then
  40. Finally

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