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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 977 · 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 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) First (c) Next
  2. 2.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (b) Find the books for each class. (c) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  3. 3.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Make a hole with your finger. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  4. 4.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
  5. 5.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Put the books and pencil box in the bag.
  6. 6.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Carry it to the garden. (c) Pour water gently at the roots.
  7. 7.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Pull the sides open into a boat.
  8. 8.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (b) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  9. 9.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    ___, switch on the camera.
    Then, point it at your friends.
    Next, ask everyone to smile.
    Finally, press the button to click the photo.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  10. 10.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    ___, take two slices of bread.
    Then, 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) First (c) Then
  11. 11.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (b) Roll it into a ball. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
  12. 12.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Look right, left and right again. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  13. 13.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Draw a picture on the front. (c) Write a message inside.
  14. 14.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Wash the fruit.
  15. 15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wash your hands:
    First, wet your hands under the tap.
    ___, rub soap all over them.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel.
    (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
  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 a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Float your boat in a puddle. (b) Pull the sides open into a boat. (c) Fold it into a triangle shape.
  18. 18.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
  19. 19.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
  20. 20.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (b) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (c) Boil water in a pan.
  21. 21.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.
  22. 22.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.
  23. 23.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
  24. 24.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  25. 25.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to fly a kite:
    First, tie the string to the kite.
    ___, hold the kite up to the wind.
    Next, let out the string slowly as it rises.
    Finally, wind the string in to bring it down.
    (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  26. 26.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.
    Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    ___, leave the pot in the sun to dry.
    (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  27. 27.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.
    ___, write the address and stick a stamp.
    Finally, drop it in the post box.
    (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  28. 28.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Make a hole with your finger. (c) Drop the seed in and cover it.
  29. 29.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Take two slices of bread.
  30. 30.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) First (c) Finally
  31. 31.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  32. 32.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Put the rice and water in a pot.
  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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
  34. 34.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  35. 35.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) Then (c) First
  36. 36.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  37. 37.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) Sew on a red tongue of cloth.
  38. 38.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
  39. 39.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  40. 40.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Stick the edges with tape. (c) Fold the paper around the gift.

Answer key

  1. Next
  2. Check the timetable for tomorrow.
  3. Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
  4. First
  5. Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
  6. Fill the watering can at the tap.
  7. Take a sheet of paper.
  8. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  9. First
  10. First
  11. Knead the clay until it is soft.
  12. Stop at the edge of the pavement.
  13. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  14. Wash the fruit.
  15. Then
  16. Then
  17. Float your boat in a puddle.
  18. First
  19. Finally
  20. Boil water in a pan.
  21. Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  22. Tie a ribbon on top.
  23. First
  24. Finally
  25. Then
  26. Finally
  27. Next
  28. Fill a small pot with soil.
  29. Take two slices of bread.
  30. Then
  31. First
  32. Wash the rice in cold water.
  33. Finally
  34. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  35. First
  36. Then
  37. Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  38. First
  39. Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  40. Put the gift on the wrapping paper.

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