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Sequence Words Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 6: Sequence words · Set 998 · 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 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
  2. 2.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
  3. 3.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  4. 4.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Drop the seed in and cover it.
  5. 5.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to bake a cake:
    First, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
    ___, 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) Then (c) First
  6. 6.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Draw a picture on the front.
  7. 7.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  8. 8.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  9. 9.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (b) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (c) Boil water in a pan.
  10. 10.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.
  11. 11.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.
  12. 12.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
  13. 13.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.
    ___, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve.
    (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  14. 14.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Carry it to the garden. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Put the can back in its place.
  15. 15.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Glue two buttons on it for eyes.
  16. 16.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  17. 17.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  18. 18.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) Then (c) First
  19. 19.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
  20. 20.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to water the plants:
    First, fill the watering can at the tap.
    Then, carry it to the garden.
    ___, pour water gently at the roots.
    Finally, put the can back in its place.
    (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  21. 21.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) Let out the string slowly as it rises.
  22. 22.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
  23. 23.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Wash the fruit.
  24. 24.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
  25. 25.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) First (c) Then
  26. 26.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.
  27. 27.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.
  28. 28.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wind the string in to bring it down. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Hold the kite up to the wind.
  29. 29.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
  30. 30.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Draw a picture on the front. (c) Give the card to your friend.
  31. 31.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
  32. 32.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Write the address and stick a stamp. (c) Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  33. 33.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
  34. 34.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  35. 35.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (b) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
  36. 36.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
  37. 37.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.
  38. 38.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to send a letter:
    First, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
    ___, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, write the address and stick a stamp.
    Finally, drop it in the post box.
    (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
  39. 39.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  40. 40.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally

Answer key

  1. Finally
  2. Wet your toothbrush.
  3. Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
  4. Fill a small pot with soil.
  5. Then
  6. Fold a sheet of card in half.
  7. Wet your hands under the tap.
  8. Next
  9. Boil water in a pan.
  10. Walk straight across the road.
  11. Tie a ribbon on top.
  12. Stir well and pour it into glasses.
  13. Next
  14. Put the can back in its place.
  15. Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
  16. Rinse your mouth and the brush.
  17. First
  18. First
  19. Take a sheet of paper.
  20. Next
  21. Wind the string in to bring it down.
  22. Finally
  23. Mix them in a bowl and serve.
  24. Then
  25. Then
  26. Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
  27. Rinse and dry them on a towel.
  28. Tie the string to the kite.
  29. Next
  30. Give the card to your friend.
  31. Strain the tea into cups.
  32. Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
  33. Finally
  34. First
  35. Wash the rice in cold water.
  36. First
  37. Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
  38. Then
  39. Then
  40. Then

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