Free Printable Sequence of Events

1.

Which word refers to the order of ideas or events in a story?

a)

theme

b)

sequence

c)

setting

d)

plot

2.

Janie 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 Janie do after she held the hot dog above the fire?

a)

She removed the hot dog from the fire.

b)

She put a hot dog on a long stick.

c)

She turned the hot dog over.

d)

She placed it in a bun.

e)

She ate the hot dog.

3.

Hickory, dickory, dock!

The mouse ran up the clock;

The clock struck one,

And down he ran,

Hickory, dickory, dock!

What happened AFTER the clock stuck one?

a)

The mouse was asleep in the clock.

b)

The mouse ran down the clock.

c)

The mouse sang.

d)

The clock stopped ticking.

4.

A little boy went into a barn,

And lay down on some hay.

An owl came out, and flew about,

And the little boy ran away.

What events lead to the little boy running away?

a)

An owl flew in, the boy laid down, and drank a soda.

b)

An owl flew in and out the window and the boy ran in a circle.

c)

An owl sat on the window sill, hooted at the boy, and the boy feed the owl some chicken.

d)

The little boy went in the barn, laid on the hay and an owl came in and flew around the barn.

5.

Hey, diddle, diddle!

The cat and the fiddle,

The cow jumped over the moon;

The little dog laughed

To see such a sport,

And the dish ran away with the spoon.

What happened between the cow jumping over the moon and the dish running away with the spoon?

a)

The dog laughed.

b)

The moon laughed.

c)

The dish laughed.

d)

The dog ran away with the spoon.

6.

Which of the following words is NOT a word that shows sequence?

a)

finally

b)

then

c)

because

d)

When reading a story what does sequence mean?

a)

The day something happens in a story.

b)

The order of events in a story.

c)

The way a character acts.

d)

The last to happen in a story.

8.

A synonym for sequence is

a)

plot

b)

setting

c)

summary

d)

chronological order

9.

Mom had a great idea! She decided that we would make a cake for the party on Saturday. First, she went shopping. When she got home, she put everything on the counter. Then, she poured the flour, eggs, and water in the bowl. After mixing, she poured the mixture in the 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)

baked the cake

c)

mixed the ingredients

d)

went shopping

10.

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.

11.

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

12.

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 before the alligator exhibit?

a)

shark pool

b)

wolf den

c)

zoo

d)

safari

13.

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! What did Mike and Joe do last?

a)

They visited the wolf den

b)

They met their mother at the alligator exhibit

c)

They had a busy afternoon.

d)

All of the answers

14.

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

15.

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 after they mopped the floor?

a)

Went to the zoo

b)

cleaned their rooms

c)

washed the family's car

d)

got ready to go to the store

16.

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.

17.

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 as the last thing that the girls did?

a)

got ready to go to the zoo

b)

washed the family's car

c)

mopped the kitchen floor

d)

cleaned their rooms

18.

What does sequence mean?

a)

the setting of a story

b)

when events are in order

c)

the main idea of a story

d)

When events are out of order

19.

What are some sequence words?

a)

apple, banana, orange, strawberry

b)

me, tree, bee, free

c)

first, next, then, last

d)

yes, no, inside, outside

20.

Which step comes first when we're building a snowman

a)

b)

c)

d)

e)

21.

Which word is NOT a sequence word?

a)

last

b)

first

c)

inside

d)

In the story, A Bad Case of Stripes, what happens to Camilla on the first day of school?

a)

she overslept

b)

she woke up with stripes

c)

she missed the school bus

d)

she had the best day ever!

23.

Which picture shows how Camilla feels at the end of the story?

a)

b)

c)

d)

24.

What is it called when events are put in order from first to last?

a)

sequence of events

b)

characteristics

c)

main idea

d)

metaphor

25.

What happens AFTER the cookie dough is placed on the pan?

a)

you eat the cookie!

b)

the place the dough in the flour

c)

you toss it

d)

you place it in the oven to bake

26.

After our activities, how do you feel about sequencing?

a)

I am a sequence of events expert, I can do this on my own!

b)

I think I understand, but I still need a little bit of help with sequencing.

c)

I don't understand sequencing, I need extra help.

27.

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

28.

Jill makes a smoothie for breakfast every morning. First, she puts some milk in the blender. Next, she adds a banana and some frozen berries. Then she turns on the blender until it is smooth. After that, she pours it into a big cup. After she drinks her smoothie, she puts her cup in the dishwasher.
What does Jill add to her smoothie first?

a)

Banana

b)

Milk

c)

Berries

d)

Juice

29.

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.

30.

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.

31.

Riley got dressed for school and hurried downstairs for breakfast. Riley rolled over, sleepy eyed, and turn off the alarm clock. Later Riley met his friends at the corner to walk to school.
What happened last?

a)

Riley got dressed for school.

b)

Riley hurried downstairs for breakfast.

c)

Riley turned off the alarm.

d)

Riley met his friends at the corner.

32.

Julie and Stewart are brother and sister. One afternoon, their mother had to go to a business meeting. So Julie looked after Stewart. They flew a kite in the park. They had a good time. Stewart is happy that Julie is his sister.

What happened after Julie and Stewart go to the park?

a)

Mother came home

b)

They flew a kite.

c)

Stewart was glad Julie is his sister.

d)

Mom went to a business meeting.

33.

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.

34.

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.

35.

What is the sequence of events?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

36.

What is the sequence?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

37.

What is the sequence?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

38.

Bob woke up at Tom's house and ate. He went there the night before for a party.
Which came first?

a)

Bob ate.

b)

Tom woke up.

c)

Bob went to Tom's house for a party.

d)

Bob woke up.

39.

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

40.

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 after they mopped the floor?

a)

Went to the zoo

b)

cleaned their rooms

c)

washed the family's car

d)

got ready to go to the store

41.

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.

42.

Bob woke up at Tom's house and ate. He went there the night before for a party.
Which came first?

a)

Bob ate.

b)

Tom woke up.

c)

Bob went to Tom's house for a party.

d)

Bob woke up.

43.

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

44.

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

45.

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

46.

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

47.

Jill makes a smoothie for breakfast every morning. First, she puts some milk in the blender. Next, she adds a banana and some frozen berries. Then she turns on the blender until it is smooth. After that, she pours it into a big cup. After she drinks her smoothie, she puts her cup in the dishwasher.
What does Jill add to her smoothie first?

a)

Banana

b)

Milk

c)

Berries

d)

Juice

48.

Jill makes a smoothie for breakfast every morning. First, she puts some milk in the blender. Next, she adds a banana and some frozen berries. Then she turns on the blender until it is smooth. After that, she pours it into a big cup. After she drinks her smoothie, she puts her cup in the dishwasher.
What does Jill do when she is done blending her smoothie?

a)

She pours it into a big cup.

b)

She adds a banana.

c)

She adds frozen berries.

d)

She makes a smoothie for breakfast.

49.

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

50.

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

a)

sequence

b)

setting

c)

characters

d)

story

51.

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

52.

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

53.

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

54.

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.

55.

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 did the family do right after they dried off?

a)

They put down their towels.

b)

They ate lunch.

c)

They built a sand castle.

d)

They collected shells.

56.

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.

57.

Name the red part of the sentence.

There was a car accident on the highway, so we arrived late to school.

a)

Cause

b)

Effect

58.

What is the effect in this sentence?

Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.

a)

Yummy

b)

peanut allergies

c)

Delicious

d)

Students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods

59.

The cause is _____________

a)

What Happens

b)

Why Something Happens

60.

The effect is ______________

a)

What Happens

b)

Why Something Happens

61.

Name the red part of the sentence.
My button was loose, so my grandmother sewed it on tightly.

a)

Cause

b)

Effect

62.

Name the red part of the sentence.
Jessica had a stomachache because she ate too many peanut butter cookies.

a)

Cause

b)

Effect

63.

Mark went on a fishing trip with his father. His father caught three fish and Mark caught two fish. Mark's fish were so little that he had to throw them back.

Cause : Mark's fish were very small

What was the effect?

a)

He went fishing with his father

b)

He had to throw them back

c)

His father's fish were very little

d)

His father threw his fish back

e)

He didn't throw them back

64.

Woman : How was your match yesterday?

Man : It was postponed due to the bad weather. it was stormy yesterday.

What cause the match delayed?

a)

the spectators

b)

the field

c)

the players

d)

the storm

e)

the man's problem

65.

Little Johnny Wiggins fell down a well on the farm. His family looked for him. Finally, at sundown, Mr. Wiggins found Johnny. He had been trapped in the well for three hours.
CAUSE: Johnny Wiggins fell down a well.
What was the EFFECT?

a)

He was trapped for three hours.

b)

His mother found him at sundown.

c)

He was visiting the farm.

66.

The clown did a trick on his bicycle. He went very fast and stood up on his seat. I am a good bike riders, but not that good. When I tried the trick, I fell off my bike.
CAUSE: I tried to do a bicycle trick.
What was the EFFECT?

a)

I am a good bike rider.

b)

I fell off my bike.

c)

The clown went very fast.

67.

Name the red part of the sentence.
Jessica had a stomachache because she ate too many peanut butter cookies.

a)

Cause

b)

Effect

68.

The students were late........the traffic jam.

a)

because

b)

as

c)

because of

d)

since

e)

none

69.

CAUSE:

The baby was crying, because...What is the effect?

a)

she was asleep.

b)

she was hungry.

70.

EFFECT:

I called a friend to come get me because...What is the cause?

a)

I was lazy.

b)

my car would not start.

71.

CAUSE:

It was very hot, so...What is the effect?

a)

I put my coat on.

b)

I went swimming.

72.

EFFECT: My stomach really hurts... What is the cause?

a)

because I ate too much Halloween candy.

b)

because I cut my hair.

73.

What is the cause in this sentence?

Because it rained, I got soaked.

a)

it rained

b)

I got soaked

c)

sure

d)

I don't know

74.

Name the red part of the sentence.

There was a car accident on the highway, so we arrived late to school.

a)

Cause

b)

Effect

75.

Our apartment is on the 11th floor, therefore, we have a great view of the city.

Our apartment is on the 11th floor is the...

a)

Cause

b)

Effect

c)

Inform

d)

Persuade

76.

Julie and Stewart are brother and sister. One afternoon, their mother had to go to a business meeting. Julie looked after Stewart. They had a fun afternoon in the park. When their mother came home, Stewart said, "I'm glad that Julie is my sister."
What happened right before Julie and Stewart went to the park?

a)

Mother came home

b)

Julie looked after Stewart.

c)

Stewart told his mom he was glad Julie is his sister.

d)

Mom went to a business meeting.

77.

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.

78.

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.

79.

Bill has a routine every morning before going to school. First, he gets out of bed. Next, he gets dressed. Then, he eats breakfast. After breakfast, he brushes his teeth and makes his lunch. Finally, he gets on the bus and goes to school.
What does Bill do last every morning?

a)

He eats breakfast.

b)

He gets out of bed.

c)

He goes to school.

d)

He gets dressed.

80.

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

81.

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.

82.

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

83.

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

84.

Which of the following is NOT a sequence word?

a)

first

b)

then

d)

out

85.

Which of the following does NOT contain key words in Chronological Text Structure?

a)

First...

b)

In the year 1953...

c)

Besides...

d)

Finally...

Sequence of Events

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 2hrs 52mins

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