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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 962 · 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 bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (b) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (c) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
  2. 2.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold it into a triangle shape. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Pull the sides open into a boat.
  3. 3.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) Point it at your friends.
  4. 4.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (b) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (c) Drop it in the post box.
  5. 5.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) Brush every tooth for two minutes.
  6. 6.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Pour in milk and add some sugar.
  7. 7.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.
  8. 8.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  9. 9.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (b) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (c) Find an old sock.
  10. 10.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a clay pot:
    ___, knead the clay until it is soft.
    Then, roll it into a ball.
    Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry.
    (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  11. 11.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  12. 12.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  13. 13.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a paper boat:
    ___, take a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it into a triangle shape.
    Next, pull the sides open into a boat.
    Finally, float your boat in a puddle.
    (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  14. 14.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.
  15. 15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cook rice:
    ___, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, 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) First (c) Then
  16. 16.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
  17. 17.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Tie a ribbon on top. (b) Fold the paper around the gift. (c) Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  18. 18.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Ask everyone to smile. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
  19. 19.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Boil it until the water is soaked up.
  20. 20.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) First (c) Finally
  21. 21.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Spread butter on each slice.
  22. 22.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
  23. 23.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Look right, left and right again. (b) Walk straight across the road. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  24. 24.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.
  25. 25.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold the paper around the gift. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  26. 26.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Walk straight across the road. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  27. 27.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    First, wet your toothbrush.
    ___, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  28. 28.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (b) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  29. 29.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
  30. 30.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Pour water gently at the roots. (c) Put the can back in its place.
  31. 31.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
  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 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
  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.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    ___, rinse and dry them on a towel.
    (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  35. 35.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
  36. 36.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  37. 37.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.
  38. 38.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write the address and stick a stamp. (b) Drop it in the post box. (c) Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  39. 39.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Roll it into a ball. (b) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
  40. 40.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally

Answer key

  1. Let it cool, then cut a slice.
  2. Float your boat in a puddle.
  3. Press the button to click the photo.
  4. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  5. Wet your toothbrush.
  6. Strain the tea into cups.
  7. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  8. First
  9. Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  10. First
  11. Then
  12. Cover it with the other slice and eat.
  13. First
  14. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  15. First
  16. Wet your hands under the tap.
  17. Tie a ribbon on top.
  18. Switch on the camera.
  19. Wash the rice in cold water.
  20. First
  21. Take two slices of bread.
  22. Then
  23. Walk straight across the road.
  24. Boil water in a pan.
  25. Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
  26. Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  27. Then
  28. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  29. Finally
  30. Fill the watering can at the tap.
  31. Finally
  32. Next
  33. Finally
  34. Finally
  35. Tie the string to the kite.
  36. First
  37. Wash the fruit.
  38. Drop it in the post box.
  39. Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  40. Then

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