Free Printable Sequence of Events

1.

Before going to school, Addison stop at Emily's then at Leah's to drop off letters.

Which came 1st?

a)

Addison went to school.

b)

Addison went to Emily's house.

c)

Addison went to Leah's house.

d)

Emily got a letter from Addison.

2.

Before going to school, Addison stop at Emily's then at Leah's to drop off letters.
Which came last?

a)

Addison went to school.

b)

Addison went to Emily's house.

c)

Addison went to Leah's house.

d)

Emily got a letter from Addison.

3.

Graham went shopping after going to the bank. Then, he went to Taco Bell.
Which came 2nd?

a)

Graham ate Taco Bell.

b)

Graham bought Taco Bell.

c)

Graham went shopping.

d)

Graham went to the bank.

4.

Which of the following DO NOT help you put events in sequential order?

a)

dates

b)

"then", "next" or "after"

c)

"because of", "as a result of", or "due to"

d)

"however", "but" or "yet"

5.

What are some clue words for sequencing?

a)

as a result of, therefore

b)

first, next, then, finally

c)

main idea, details

d)

summarize, re-read

6.

Seth came home from school and wanted to make a bowl of cereal for a snack. He looks in the cabinet and picks his cereal. After that he gets a bowl and spoon and goes to the refrigerator and he gets the milk. He then makes his snack and eats it up. What did Seth do before he ate his snack?

a)

He came home from school

b)

He picks his cereal

c)

He gets the milkd

d)

He makes his snack

7.

Yesterday, my class went on a field trip to the zoo. We went to the monkey cages first. Then we watched an elephant eating its lunch. After that we ate our own lunches in the picnic area. After lunch we saw the giraffes and lions. At the end of the day, we stopped to look at the bears on the way back to the bus.
What did the class see before they ate lunch?

a)

Giraffes

b)

Bears

c)

An elephant

d)

Lions

8.

Yesterday, my class went on a field trip to the zoo. We went to the monkey cages first. Then we watched an elephant eating its lunch. After that we ate our own lunches in the picnic area. After lunch we saw the giraffes and lions. At the end of the day, we stopped to look at the bears on the way back to the bus.
What did the class do just after seeing the giraffes and lions?

a)

Watched an elephant eating its lunch

b)

Stopped to look at the bears

c)

Ate their own lunches

d)

Went on a field trip to the zoo

9.

Jason's alarm went off at 7:30. He jumped out of bed, got dressed, and brushed his teeth. Then he made his bed before going downstairs for breakfast. After eating a bowl of cereal and some toast, Jason grabbed his backpack and headed out the door to catch the bus.
What did Jason do just after he brushed his teeth?

a)

Made his bed

b)

Ate a bowl of cereal

c)

Jumped out of bed

d)

Got dressed

10.

Jason's alarm went off at 7:30. He jumped out of bed, got dressed, and brushed his teeth. Then he made his bed before going downstairs for breakfast. After eating a bowl of cereal and some toast, Jason grabbed his backpack and headed out the door to catch the bus.
What did Jason do just before he left the house?

a)

Ate some toast

b)

Went downstairs

c)

Got dressed

d)

Grabbed his backpack

11.

The Jones family went to the beach. First they found a spot to put their towels and beach bags. Then they all went for a swim in the ocean. After drying off they ate a delicious picnic lunch. Then the kids built a giant sand castle. Finally they went for a walk and collected shells to bring home.
What happened just before they went for a walk?

a)

They went for a swim

b)

They dried off.

c)

They built a sand castle.

d)

They collected shells.

12.

It was spring. Cathy decided to plant seeds in her garden. First, she planted the seeds. Then, she watered them everyday. Soon the seeds grew into beautiful flowers.

What happened right before she watered the plants?

a)

She decided to start a garden.

b)

It was spring.

c)

The seeds grew into flowers.

d)

She planted seeds.

13.

John gave a surprise party for Kenny. John had the party at his house. All of their friends came to the party. Kenny was very surprised when he opened the door.
What happened first in the passage?

a)

All their friends came

b)

Kenny opened the door.

c)

John gave a surprise party for Kenny.

d)

Kenny was surprised.

14.

Misty did not feel well when she woke up this morning. The first thing her mother did was feel Misty's forehead. She felt hot, so her mother got out the thermometer and took Misty's temperature. "103 degrees!" exclaimed her mother. "No school for you today." Then she went to the kitchen to get Misty a cup of juice.
What did her mother do after she took Misty's temperature?

a)

Misty did not feel well

b)

Woke up this morning

c)

No school for you today

d)

Went to the kitchen to get a cup of juice

15.

Rob and Henry were throwing a frisbee in Henry's backyard. Rob accidentally threw the frisbee too hard. It landed on the roof of Henry's house. When Henry's father got home from work, he used a ladder to get the frisbee down.
What happened second?

a)

Father got the frisbee off the roof.

b)

Rob threw the frisbee too hard.

c)

Father came home from work.

d)

Rob and Henry were throwing a frisbee.

16.

Mike and Joe were on an imaginary safari. First, their mother gave them a map of the zoo. Then, the boys went to the shark pool. Next, they found the way to the tiger cage. After that, they visited the wolf den. Finally, they met their mother at the alligator exhibit. Mike and Joe had a busy afternoon! Where did the boys go after their mother gave them a map?

a)

the shark pool

b)

the zoo

c)

the tiger cage

d)

none of these

17.

Mom had a great idea! She decided that we would make a cake for the party on Saturday. First, she went shopping for all of the ingredients. When she got home, she put all of the ingredients on the counter. Then, she poured the cake mix, eggs, and water in the bowl. After mixing, she poured the mixture in the greased pan. It baked for 20 minutes in the oven. Finally, it was ready to be eaten. Yum! What was the first thing the mom did?

a)

ate the cake

b)

mixed the ingredients

c)

baked the cake

d)

went shopping

18.

Sue and Mary wanted to go to the zoo. Their mother said they could go after they finished their chores. First, they cleaned their rooms. Next, they mopped the kitchen floor. After that, they washed the family's car. Finally, they got ready to go to the zoo. What did the girls do first?

a)

They went to the zoo.

b)

They got ready to go to the store

c)

They mopped the kitchen floor

d)

They cleaned their rooms.

19.

What is 'sequence of events'

a)

A birthday party

b)

Putting events in a story in order as they happen

c)

Regrouping

d)

The lesson in a story

20.

What are some sequence words?

a)

sun, hand, go smile,

b)

beautiful, fast, go

c)

First, next, then, last

d)

math, reading, grammar, science

21.

Which word refers to the ORDER of events in a story?

a)

sequence

b)

setting

c)

characters

d)

story

22.

What happened first in the sentence below?

Sam opened the classroom door, put his backpack up, and went to his seat.

a)

Sam went to the restroom.

b)

Sam put his backpack up.

c)

Sam opened the classroom door.

d)

Sam went to his seat.

23.

What comes next?

I put my dog on a leash.

I walked my dog down the street.

My dog saw a squirrel.

a)

My dog started to sing

b)

It started to rain

c)

My dog barked at the squirrel

d)

My dog ate a bone

24.

If your making a pb&j sandwich, which step comes first?

a)

Take a bite

b)

Spread the jelly on the bread

c)

Put each side of bread together

d)

Gather your ingredients

25.

Which of the following is NOT a sequence word?

a)

first

b)

then

d)

out

26.

It was spring. Cathy decided to plant seeds in her garden. First, she planted the seeds. Then, she watered them everyday. Soon the seeds grew into beautiful flowers.

What happened right before she watered the plants?

a)

She decided to start a garden.

b)

It was spring.

c)

The seeds grew into flowers.

d)

She planted seeds.

27.

To sequence means to ____________.

a)

put things in order

b)

to tell what it's mostly about

c)

to figure out what is happening

d)

to call Mrs. Bradley

28.

What are some clue words for sequencing?

a)

as a result of, therefore

b)

first, next, then, finally

c)

main idea, details

d)

summarize, re-read

29.

Fill in the blank:

I watched TV and _______ I went to bed.

a)

then

c)

first

d)

because

30.

Hunter got a cast in the hospital since he fell out a tree. What came first?

a)

Hunter climbed a tree.

b)

Hunter fell out a tree.

c)

Hunter got a cast.

d)

Hunter went to the hospital.

31.

How can a timeline help us with sequencing?

a)

It organizes the dates and events

b)

It puts the dates in order

c)

It shows you how the story changed over time

d)

All of the above

32.

How does sequencing help us with our writing?

a)

Makes us use better words

b)

Helps to organize our thoughts and parts of the story

c)

Tells me what time it is

33.

What is the sequence of events?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

34.

What is the sequence?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

35.

What are some of the signal words used to show that the sequence of events or steps structure is being used?

a)

Both, similarly, likewise

b)

during, while, although, similarly

c)

finally, therefore, consequently

d)

before, then, finally, exactly, likewise

36.

Graham went shopping after going to the bank. Then, he went to Taco Bell.

Which came last?

a)

Graham went to Taco Bell.

b)

Graham cooked at Taco Bell.

c)

Graham went shopping.

d)

Graham went to the bank.

37.

Hunter climbed the tree. He fell from the tree so now he has a cast in his right arm. What came 1st?

a)

Hunter climbed a tree.

b)

Hunter fell out a tree.

c)

Hunter got a cast.

d)

Hunter went to the hospital.

38.

Mom had a great idea! She decided that we would make a cake for the party on Saturday. First, she went shopping for all of the ingredients. When she got home, she put all of the ingredients on the counter. Then, she poured the cake mix, eggs, and water in the bowl. After mixing, she poured the mixture in the greased pan. It baked for 20 minutes in the oven. Finally, it was ready to be eaten. Yum! What was the first thing the mom did?

a)

ate the cake

b)

mixed the ingredients

c)

baked the cake

d)

went shopping

39.

Mom had a great idea! She decided that we would make a cake for the party on Saturday. First, she went shopping for all of the ingredients. When she got home, she put all of the ingredients on the counter. Then, she poured the cake mix, eggs, and water in the bowl. After mixing, she poured the mixture in the greased pan. It baked for 20 minutes in the oven. Finally, it was ready to be eaten. Yum! What did mom do after she went shopping?

a)

ate the cake

b)

put the ingredients on the counter

c)

mixed the ingredients

d)

baked the cake

40.

Jerry went fishing with his father. They left early in the morning. When they got to the lake, Jerry put a worm on his fishing hook. He threw the hook into the water. Jerry was so excited that he caught the biggest fish.
What happened right after they got to the lake?

a)

Jerry put a worm on his hook.

b)

Jerry and his father went fishing.

c)

Jerry threw the hook into the water.

d)

Jerry caught the biggest fish.

41.

Rob and Henry were throwing a frisbee in Henry's backyard. Rob accidentally threw the frisbee too hard. It landed on the roof of Henry's house. When Henry's father got home from work, he used a ladder to get the frisbee down.
What happened second?

a)

Father got the frisbee off the roof.

b)

Rob threw the frisbee too hard.

c)

Father came home from work.

d)

Rob and Henry were throwing a frisbee.

42.

Jennifer built a toy airplane. Her father helped her. First, they painted the parts. Then, they glued the parts together. They were pleased with their airplane even though it could not fly.

What happened right after they painted the parts?

a)

Jennifer and her father built a toy airplane.

b)

They were pleased with the airplane.

c)

They glued the parts together.

d)

The plane did not fly.

43.

Maria had a birthday party at her house. Her best friends Susan, Tammy, Kacy, and Paula came to her party. They played games and sang songs. They ate birthday cake and ice cream. Then Maria opened her presents. Susan gave her the magic set she'd been hoping for.
What happened right before Maria opened her presents?

a)

Maria's friends came to her party.

b)

They played games.

c)

Maria received a magic set.

d)

They ate cake and ice cream.

44.

The Gainesville city zoo just received its first three animals. The first animal it received was a deer. The second animal it received was a monkey. The third animal it received was a lion. Children in Gainesville are excited about the opening of the zoo.
What happened right before the Gainesville City Zoo received a monkey?

a)

They received a deer.

b)

They received a bear.

c)

They received a lion.

d)

The children in Gainesville were excited.

45.

Susan made a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. First, she spread peanut butter on the slice of bread. Then, she spread jelly on the other side. After putting the jelly on, she put the two slices of bread together. Finally, she ate it. It was delicious!
What happened right after Susan spread jelly on the bread?

a)

She ate it.

b)

She spread peanut butter on one slice of bread.

c)

She put the two slices of bread together.

d)

she cut the sandwich in half.

46.

Julie helped her father roast hot dogs on the campfire. First, she put a hot dog on a long stick. Next, she held the stick so the hot dog was just above the fire. After a few minutes, she turned the hot dog over. Finally, she removed the hot dog from the fire and placed it in a bun.
What did she do right before she placed the stick over the fire?

a)

She turned the hot dog over.

b)

She placed the hot dog in a bun.

c)

She put the hot dog on a stick.

d)

She removed the hot dog from the fire.

47.

During the Age of Discovery, Europeans began to colonize North America. The Spanish started a settlement at St. Augustine, Florida in 1565. Forty-two years later, the English started a colony at Jamestown, Virginia. Then, in 1608 the French had started a colony in what is now Canada.
What happened right after the English started a colony at Virginia?

a)

Europeans began to colonize North America.

b)

The French started a colony in what is now Canada.

c)

The Spanish started a settlement in Florida.

d)

The Age of Discovery started.

48.

The plot of most stories includes _______ different stages.

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

49.

The _________ introduces the setting, the main characters, and the main conflict.

a)

rising action

b)

climax

c)

exposition

d)

resolution

50.

In the ________________ stage, the conflict grows more complicated. Suspense builds, and more details are added.

a)

falling action

b)

rising action

c)

exposition

d)

resolution

51.

The ___________ presents the conflict at its most dramatic. This is the story's turning point.

a)

exposition

b)

falling action

c)

resolution

d)

climax

52.

The ______________ reveals the outcome of the story's climax and eases any tension or suspense.

a)

falling action

b)

rising action

c)

exposition

d)

resolution

53.

The _________________ reveals the story's final outcome and ties up any loose ends.

a)

rising action

b)

exposition

c)

resolution

d)

climax

54.

The order in which events are described in a story is called ____________.

a)

timeline

b)

sequence

c)

theme

d)

outcome

55.

Writers of most stories, biographies, autobiographies, and historical writing use ___________, telling about events in the order those events occurred.

a)

details

b)

outcomes

c)

chronological order

d)

messages

56.

Select the words that indicates time, date, or number.
It wasn't easy, getting up before dawn.

a)

easy

b)

getting

c)

up

d)

before dawn

57.

Select the words that indicates time, date, or number.
At noon, we finally stopped to eat a snack and stretch our legs.

a)

stopped

b)

snack

c)

noon

d)

stretch

58.

Select the words that indicates time, date, or number.
We didn't stop again until late last night.

a)

stop

b)

late last night

c)

again

d)

We

59.

If actual time or date of an event is not given, the writer will often indicate order through the use of signal words such as: while, during, after, or ___________

a)

they

b)

lost

c)

night

60.

Select the signal words.
At first it was just little things-Jake would show up a little bit late for practice.

a)

little things

b)

at first

c)

late

d)

practice

61.

Select the signal words.
Finally, during a game against their biggest rivals, Jake refused to pass Jared the ball.

a)

Jake

b)

Finally

c)

refused

d)

biggest

62.

Hank Williams was one of the most influential singers and composers in the history of country music. Born in Alabama in September of 1923, he began performing in his home state while still a teenager. Williams died under mysterious circumstances on January 1, 1953, two years after his most popular song, "Cold, Cold Heart," was released.
Which happened last?

a)

"Cold, Cold Heart" was released.

b)

Williams dies under mysterious circumstances.

c)

Williams began performing.

63.

I started taking piano lessons when I was twelve years old, in 2005. A year later, I had my first solo recital at my teacher's house. I auditioned for a local orchestra, but didn't get in. So I found a new teacher and got to work! Three years of hard work and practice later, I'm the pianist for the all-state student orchestra.
What event happened first?

a)

I'm the pianist for the all-state student orchestra.

b)

I started taking piano lessons when I was twelve years old.

c)

I had my first solo recital at my teacher's house.

64.

An account of events that happened before the beginning of a story, or at an earlier point, is called a _____________________.

a)

chronological event

b)

foreshadowing

c)

flashback

d)

mood

65.

Another way that writers can play with sequence of events in a story is to include clues about things that will happen later on. This technique is called ___________________.

a)

flashback

b)

foreshadowing

c)

theme

d)

mood

66.

The ____________ of a story or text refers to the speeding up or slowing down of actions in the story.

a)

tone

b)

theme

c)

pace

d)

rising action

67.

When many events occur in a very short time frame, that story is said to have a ____________ pace.

a)

fast

b)

slow

68.

When relatively few events take place in a longer time frame, the story has a _____________ pace.

a)

fast

b)

slow

69.

The United States is a republic. This means that the people vote for leaders who will represent them. Leaders speak up for your views on the issues and work to pass the laws you support. In 1789, very few countries allowed their citizens to vote. The Constitution said that white men could vote if they were at least 21 years old. This was less than thirty percent of Americans.

Which group could vote before any of the others?

a)

American Indians age 21 and over

b)

teenagers

c)

white men age 21 and over

70.

Many white people in the South did not want African Americans to vote. The charged a tax for voting, called a pool tax. Many African Americans were to poor to pay the poll tax, so they did not vote. In 1964, congress declared that poll taxes were illegal. Thousands more African Americans could vote.

When did the government outlaw the poll tax?

a)

1789

b)

1920

c)

1964

71.

Every country needs a government. Leaders from all thirteen states meet in Philadelphia to create one. This group, called Congress, wrote a Constitution. It set forth the rules for the new government of the United States.

What did the leaders do after the arrived in Philadelphia?

a)

remembered the ladies

b)

changed the laws

c)

wrote a Constitution

d)

fought a war

72.

When writing an article about the history of voting in the United States, the author is trying to

a)

entertain

b)

inform

c)

persuade

73.

Doing something over and over again

a)

sequence

b)

Boolean

c)

debug

d)

loop

74.

A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or running a program

a)

algorithm

b)

conditional statement

c)

iteration

d)

event handling

75.

A single value of either TRUE or FALSE; used for conditional statements

a)

loop

b)

sequence

c)

event handling

d)

Boolean

76.

A set of events in order

a)

sequence

b)

conditional statement

c)

iteration

d)

pseudocode

77.

Which word refers to the ORDER of events in a story?

a)

sequence

b)

setting

c)

characters

d)

story

Sequence of Events

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