Sequence: First, Next, Then, Finally Worksheet

Question 1

Put these steps for brushing your teeth in order using first, next, then, and finally: rinse your mouth, put toothpaste on the toothbrush, brush your teeth, pick up your toothbrush.

Accepted Answer

First, pick up your toothbrush. Next, put toothpaste on the toothbrush. Then, brush your teeth. Finally, rinse your mouth.

Question 2

Choose the best sequence word to complete the sentence: First, Mia planted a seed. Next, she watered it. Then, a small sprout grew. _____, the plant had flowers.

Accepted Answer

Finally is the best word because the plant having flowers is the last event in the sequence.

Question 3

Read the events: Sam put on his socks. Sam tied his shoes. Sam put on his shoes. Sam went outside. Write the events in the correct order.

Accepted Answer

First, Sam put on his socks. Next, Sam put on his shoes. Then, Sam tied his shoes. Finally, Sam went outside.

Question 4

Write four sentences that tell how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Use first, next, then, and finally.

Accepted Answer

A correct answer should use the sequence words in order, such as: First, get two slices of bread. Next, spread peanut butter on one slice. Then, spread jelly on the other slice. Finally, put the slices together.

Question 5

Which event should come first in this story? A. The cake came out of the oven. B. Mom mixed the batter. C. We ate the cake. D. Mom put frosting on the cake.

Accepted Answer

Mom mixed the batter should come first because the batter must be made before the cake can bake.

Question 6

Complete the sequence with the missing event: First, Leo filled a pot with soil. Next, Leo planted a tomato seed. Then, _____. Finally, Leo picked a ripe tomato.

Accepted Answer

A good missing event is: Then, Leo watered the plant and waited for it to grow. This makes sense because the plant must grow before Leo can pick a tomato.

Question 7

Put these morning routine events in order: eat breakfast, wake up, brush hair, go to school.

Accepted Answer

First, wake up. Next, eat breakfast. Then, brush hair. Finally, go to school.

Question 8

Read the short story: First, Ben packed his backpack. Next, he walked to the bus stop. Then, he got on the bus. Finally, he arrived at school. Where did Ben go after he packed his backpack?

Accepted Answer

After Ben packed his backpack, he walked to the bus stop.

Question 9

Choose the sentence that uses sequence words correctly. A. Finally, I opened the box. First, I wrapped the gift. B. First, I found a box. Next, I put the gift inside. Then, I wrapped it. Finally, I gave it to my friend. C. Then, I gave the gift away. First, my friend opened it.

Accepted Answer

Choice B uses sequence words correctly because the events are in a clear order from the beginning to the end.

Question 10

Use first, next, then, and finally to explain how to build a snowman.

Accepted Answer

A correct answer should put the steps in order, such as: First, roll a large snowball. Next, roll two smaller snowballs. Then, stack the snowballs. Finally, add a face, arms, and a hat.

Question 11

Fill in the missing sequence words: _____, I washed the apple. _____, I cut it into slices. _____, I put the slices on a plate. _____, I ate the apple slices.

Accepted Answer

The correct sequence is: First, I washed the apple. Next, I cut it into slices. Then, I put the slices on a plate. Finally, I ate the apple slices.

Question 12

Read these events from a story: The puppy chased the ball. The ball rolled under the chair. The girl threw the ball. The girl picked up the ball. Write the events in the order they most likely happened.

Accepted Answer

First, the girl picked up the ball. Next, the girl threw the ball. Then, the puppy chased the ball. Finally, the ball rolled under the chair.

Question 13

Which word tells that an event happens at the end of a sequence: first, next, then, or finally?

Accepted Answer

Finally tells that an event happens at the end of a sequence.

Question 14

Write a four-step sequence for getting ready for bed. Use first, next, then, and finally.

Accepted Answer

A correct answer should use sequence words and bedtime events in a sensible order, such as: First, I put on pajamas. Next, I brush my teeth. Then, I read a book. Finally, I go to sleep.

Question 15

Read the sequence: First, the class lined up. Next, they walked to the library. Then, they chose books. Finally, they checked out their books. What happened before the class chose books?

Accepted Answer

Before the class chose books, they walked to the library.

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