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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 950 · 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 wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  2. 2.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find the books for each class. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Put the books and pencil box in the bag.
  3. 3.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Tie the string to the kite. (b) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
  4. 4.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.
  5. 5.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Tie the string to the kite. (b) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
  6. 6.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.
  7. 7.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Pour water gently at the roots.
  8. 8.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Write a message inside. (c) Draw a picture on the front.
  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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  10. 10.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Ask everyone to smile. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
  11. 11.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) First (c) Then
  12. 12.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (c) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
  13. 13.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
  14. 14.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
  15. 15.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stick the edges with tape. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Fold the paper around the gift.
  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) Finally (c) First
  17. 17.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  18. 18.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) First (c) Next
  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) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Wash the fruit.
  20. 20.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
  21. 21.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) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  22. 22.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) Then (c) Finally
  23. 23.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.
    ___, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
    Finally, cover it with the other slice and eat.
    (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  24. 24.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
  25. 25.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  26. 26.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.
    ___, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk straight across the road.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  27. 27.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stick the edges with tape. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  28. 28.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.
  29. 29.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
  30. 30.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a paper boat:
    First, take a sheet of paper.
    ___, fold it into a triangle shape.
    Next, pull the sides open into a boat.
    Finally, float your boat in a puddle.
    (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  31. 31.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
  32. 32.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to bake a cake:
    ___, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
    Then, pour the mixture into a cake tin.
    Next, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
    Finally, let it cool, then cut a slice.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  33. 33.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.
  34. 34.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    First, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    ___, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush.
    (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
  35. 35.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  36. 36.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  37. 37.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  38. 38.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
  39. 39.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) First (c) Finally
  40. 40.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) Finally (c) Then

Answer key

  1. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  2. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  3. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  4. Wet your hands under the tap.
  5. Tie the string to the kite.
  6. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  7. Put the can back in its place.
  8. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  9. Finally
  10. Press the button to click the photo.
  11. Then
  12. Cut a lemon in half.
  13. Wash the rice in cold water.
  14. Next
  15. Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  16. Finally
  17. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  18. Next
  19. Wash the fruit.
  20. Strain the tea into cups.
  21. Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  22. Then
  23. Next
  24. Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  25. First
  26. Next
  27. Tie a ribbon on top.
  28. Wet your toothbrush.
  29. First
  30. Then
  31. Next
  32. First
  33. Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  34. Next
  35. Finally
  36. Next
  37. First
  38. Finally
  39. Finally
  40. First

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