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Sequencing Words

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

..................., there was a bang!

a)

It all started....

b)

Once upon a time

c)

Suddenly

d)

Meanwhile,

2.

Choose the correct order

a)

First

Last

Then

Next

b)

Last

First

Then

Next

c)

First

Next

Then

Last

3.

WE USE THE SEQUENCING WORD "FINALLY" TO...

a)

Begin a story

b)

The middle of the story

c)

End a story

4.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

First, I woke up. Then, I brushed my teeth. Finally, I had breakfast.

b)

Finally, I woke up. Then, I brushed my teeth. First, I had breakfast.

5.

Steve Jobs started several companies, either alone, or with partners. ______________, he started Apple Computer. ___________ he began NeXT, Inc.

a)

First / Then

b)

After / Before

c)

Next / Finally

6.

In the movie "The Social Network", Mark Zuckerberg creates a website but ____________ he is sued by two brothers who say he stole their idea.

a)

later

b)

as soon as

c)

meanwhile

7.

The hurricane will reach the island this evening. ___________________, residents are being evacuated.

a)

Meanwhile

b)

Over time

c)

Before long

d)

Afterwards

8.

Read the story. Complete it with the words given.


(1) ________ my friend Rosie and I decided to go for a walk in the mountains.

a)

One day

b)

Soon

c)

Then

d)

By then

e)

later

9.

Read the story. Complete it with the words given.


We didn't know what to do. (4) ______ I remembered I had my mobile phone in my bag!

a)

One day

b)

Soon

c)

Then

d)

By then

e)

later

10.

Read the story. Complete it with the words given.


I tried to phone my dad, but my phone wasn't working. (5) _________ it was getting dark and we were cold and frightened.

a)

in the end

b)

Soon

c)

Then

d)

By then

e)

later

11.

Choose the correct sequence of events in a story:

a)

A) First, the hero meets the mentor. Then, they embark on a journey. Finally, they defeat the villain.

b)

B) Finally, the hero meets the mentor. Then, they embark on a journey. First, they defeat the villain.

c)

C) First, the hero defeats the villain. Then, they meet the mentor. Finally, they embark on a journey.

d)

D) First, the hero embarks on a journey. Then, they defeat the villain. Finally, they meet the mentor.

12.

Which sequencing word is used to indicate the conclusion of an event?

a)

A) Initially

b)

B) Subsequently

c)

C) Finally

d)

D) Meanwhile

13.

Identify the correct order of these sentences:

a)

A) First, she packed her bags. Then, she left for the airport. Finally, she boarded the plane.

b)

B) Finally, she packed her bags. Then, she left for the airport. First, she boarded the plane.

c)

C) First, she boarded the plane. Then, she packed her bags. Finally, she left for the airport.

d)

D) First, she left for the airport. Then, she boarded the plane. Finally, she packed her bags.

14.

In the novel, the protagonist discovers a secret. __________, they decide to confront the antagonist.

a)

A) First

b)

B) Next

c)

C) Meanwhile

d)

D) Finally

15.

The project was challenging. __________, the team managed to complete it on time.

a)

A) Initially

b)

B) Eventually

c)

C) Meanwhile

d)

D) Beforehand