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Sequence Words

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are some clue words for sequencing?

a)

as a result of, therefore

b)

first, next, then, finally

c)

main idea, details

2.

Which of the following is NOT a sequence word?

a)

first

b)

next

c)

out

3.

To sequence means to ____________.

a)

put things in order

b)

to tell what it's mostly about

c)

to figure out what is happening

4.

I watched TV and _______ I went to bed. (hint: What is another word that means "next"?

a)

because

b)

then

c)

first

5.

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

What happened first?

a)

Riley got dressed for school.

b)

Riley hurried downstairs for breakfast.

c)

Riley turned off the alarm.

6.

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.

7.

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.

8.

What happened right before she watered the plants?

a)

She decided to start a garden.

b)

It was spring.

c)

She planted seeds.

9.

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

a)

suddenly

b)

finally

c)

next

10.

What does the transition word then show?

a)

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

b)

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.

11.

What does the transition word finally show?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

12.

What does the transition word meanwhile show?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

13.

Which event happened last?

a)

The potion began to boil.

b)

The witches sold the potion.

c)

The witches took out their spell book.

14.

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?

a)

Prima thanked Olive.

b)

Olive packed their lunches.

c)

Olive and Prima ate breakfast.

15.

Which event happened right after Rabab rolled out the dough?

a)

Rabab took the pizza out of the oven.

b)

Rabab added cheese and pepperoni.

c)

Rabab added tomato sauce.

16.

What is a sequence word?

a)

A word that shows order

b)

A word that describes a noun

c)

A word that connects sentences

d)

A word that expresses emotion

17.

Which of the following is a sequence word?

a)

First

b)

Happy

c)

Quickly

d)

Bright

18.

Identify the sequence word in the sentence: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

a)

After

b)

Dinner

c)

Went

d)

Walk

19.

What is the purpose of sequence words in a text?

a)

To show the order of events

b)

To describe characters

c)

To create suspense

d)

To introduce a new topic

20.

Which sentence uses a sequence word correctly?

a)

Finally, we reached the top of the mountain.

b)

The cat slept finally on the couch.

c)

She was finally happy with her work.

d)

Finally, the book was interesting.

21.

Choose the correct sequence of events: 'First, I brushed my teeth. Then, I went to bed.'

a)

Brushed teeth, went to bed

b)

Went to bed, brushed teeth

c)

Brushed teeth, ate dinner

d)

Ate dinner, went to bed

22.

Which of the following is NOT a sequence word?

a)

Next

b)

Before

c)

Because

d)

Finally

23.

What does the sequence word 'meanwhile' indicate?

a)

Two events happening at the same time

b)

An event happening after another

c)

An event happening before another

d)

An event happening suddenly

24.

In the sentence 'She finished her homework and then watched TV,' what does 'then' indicate?

a)

The order of actions

b)

The reason for watching TV

c)

The importance of homework

d)

The duration of watching TV

25.

Which sequence word would best fit in the blank? '_____, we will have dessert.'

a)

Finally

b)

First

c)

Next

d)

Suddenly