Sequence-Flocabulary

Which transition word shows that two events happened at the same time?

• first

• finally

• meanwhile

Which transition word shows that an event happened after a long time?

• suddenly

• finally

• next

Read the sentences below. Durell realized that his rabbit was missing. Then, he noticed tiny footprints on the table.

What does the transition word then show?

• It shows that Durell noticed footprints after he realized his rabbit was missing.

• It shows that Durell noticed footprints before he realized his rabbit was missing.

• C

  It shows that Durell noticed footprints after a very long time.

Read the sentences below. Durell followed the footprints into the hallway. He followed them down the hall and into the bathroom. Finally, Durell saw Slippers swimming happily in the tub!

What does the transition word finally show?

• It shows that the first thing that happened was Durell seeing Slippers in the tub.

• It shows that Durell saw Slippers in the tub before he followed the footprints.

• It shows that Durell saw Slippers in the tub after following the footprints for a long time.

Read the sentences below. Durell went to clean up the mess Slippers made in the hallway. Meanwhile, Slippers continued to splash around in the tub.

What does the transition word meanwhile show?

• It shows that Durell cleaned up before Slippers got in the tub.

• It shows that Durell waited for Slippers to stop splashing before he cleaned up.

• It shows that Durell cleaned up at the same time that Slippers splashed in the tub.

Read the passage below. Three witches were making a potion. First, they took out their spell book. Then, they put the ingredients into their pot. After the potion began to boil, they poured it into a bottle. Later, the witches sold the potion at the market.

Which event happened last?

• The potion began to boil.

• The witches sold the potion.

• The witches took out their spell book.

Read the passage below. Olive and Prima were getting ready for school. First, both girls got out of bed and ate breakfast. Then, Prima took a shower. Meanwhile, Olive packed their lunches. "Thanks, Olive!" said Prima.

Which event happened before Prima took a shower?

• Prima thanked Olive.

• Olive packed their lunches.

• Olive and Prima ate breakfast.

Read the passage below. Rabab made a pizza. First, she rolled out the dough. Next, she added a layer of tomato sauce. Then, she added cheese and pepperoni. She put the pizza in the oven to cook. When it was ready, Rabab took the pizza out of the oven. It was time to eat!

Which event happened right after Rabab rolled out the dough?

• Rabab took the pizza out of the oven.

• Rabab added cheese and pepperoni.

• Rabab added tomato sauce.

Read the passage below. The terrible villain Metal Man was attacking the city. All of the citizens were scared. Suddenly, the superhero Blue Flame showed up to save the day. He defeated Metal Man. He banished the villain from the city. Soon after, the citizens of the city had a parade for Blue Flame.

What happened right after Blue Flame showed up?

• The citizens had a parade for Blue Flame.

• Blue Flame defeated Metal Man.

• Metal Man attacked the city.

Read the passage below. In the 1860s, a writer in France had an idea. He wanted to give the US a gift that was a symbol of its independence. Years later, a sculptor designed this gift, the Statue of Liberty. After raising money for the statue, the French built it. Then, they took it apart. They put the pieces on a boat and shipped it across the ocean to the United States.

Which of the following shows the right order of events?

• 1. A writer in France decided to give the US a gift.

  2. A sculptor designed the Statue of Liberty.

  3. The French built the statue.

  B

• 1. A sculptor designed the Statue of Liberty.

  2. The French built the statue.

  3. A writer in France decided to give the US a gift.

• 1. A writer in France decided to give the US a gift.

  2. The French built the statue.

  3. A sculptor designed the Statue of Liberty.