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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 940 · 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 take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Ask everyone to smile. (c) Switch on the camera.
  2. 2.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  3. 3.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  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) Carry it to the garden.
  5. 5.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold the paper around the gift. (b) Stick the edges with tape. (c) Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  6. 6.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Walk straight across the road. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Look right, left and right again.
  7. 7.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make tea:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    ___, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
    Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  8. 8.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Pour water gently at the roots. (c) Fill the watering can at the tap.
  9. 9.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  10. 10.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Roll it into a ball. (c) Press your thumb in and shape the pot.
  11. 11.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
  12. 12.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.
    ___, stick the edges with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon on top.
    (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  13. 13.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.
  14. 14.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.
  15. 15.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Spread butter on each slice.
  16. 16.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  17. 17.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
  18. 18.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
  19. 19.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (b) Drop it in the post box. (c) Write the address and stick a stamp.
  20. 20.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) First (c) Finally
  21. 21.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Drop the seed in and cover it.
  22. 22.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  23. 23.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  24. 24.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
  25. 25.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop it in the post box. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Write the address and stick a stamp.
  26. 26.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Spread butter on each slice. (b) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (c) Take two slices of bread.
  27. 27.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (c) Boil water in a pan.
  28. 28.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Make a hole with your finger. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Drop the seed in and cover it.
  29. 29.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rub soap all over them.
  30. 30.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
  31. 31.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make tea:
    ___, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
    Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups.
    (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  32. 32.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  33. 33.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  34. 34.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
  35. 35.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.
  36. 36.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  38. 38.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold it into a triangle shape. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
  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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  40. 40.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) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (c) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.

Answer key

  1. Press the button to click the photo.
  2. Then
  3. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  4. Fill the watering can at the tap.
  5. Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  6. Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  7. Then
  8. Put the can back in its place.
  9. Cut a lemon in half.
  10. Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  11. Finally
  12. Next
  13. Find an old sock.
  14. Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  15. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  16. First
  17. First
  18. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  19. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  20. Finally
  21. Fill a small pot with soil.
  22. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  23. Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  24. Finally
  25. Drop it in the post box.
  26. Take two slices of bread.
  27. Strain the tea into cups.
  28. Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  29. Wet your hands under the tap.
  30. Then
  31. First
  32. Next
  33. First
  34. Then
  35. Float your boat in a puddle.
  36. Finally
  37. Finally
  38. Take a sheet of paper.
  39. Then
  40. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.

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