Year 3 English: Identify Time-Order Words

What are Time-Order Words?

Hello, class! Today, we are going to learn about time-order words. These are special words that help us understand when things happen. They can make our writing clearer and easier to follow.

Why Are They Important?

Time-order words tell us the sequence of events. For example, they show us what happens first, next, and last. This helps readers understand the order of your story or instructions.

Examples of Time-Order Words

Here are some common time-order words:

• First
• Next
• Then
• After
• Finally
• Before
• Later
• Meanwhile

Key Rules for Using Time-Order Words

1. Start with a Time-Order Word: When you write about events, you can start with a time-order word to show the beginning.
   • Example: First, we went to the park.
2. Use Them in Order: Always use the words in the order that events happen.
   • Example: Next, we had a picnic. After that, we played games.
3. Connect Ideas: Use time-order words to connect sentences and ideas together.
   • Example: I finished my homework. Then, I watched TV.

Tips and Tricks

• Make a List: Write down your favourite time-order words and keep them handy while writing.
• Practice with Stories: When reading a story, try to find the time-order words. How do they help you understand the sequence?
• Use Visuals: Draw a timeline of events and label them with time-order words to see how they work.

Questions to Practice Time-Order Words

Easy Level (20 Questions)

1. What is the time-order word in this sentence? “First, I brush my teeth.”
2. Which time-order word shows the end of a sequence?
3. Fill in the blank: “___, we went to the zoo.” (First, Next, Then)
4. What comes after “Next”?
5. In this sentence, what is the time-order word? “Finally, we ate dinner.”
6. True or False: “Before” tells you something happens after another event.
7. Which word means the same as “after”?
8. Fill in the blank: “______, we played football.” (First, Later, Finally)
9. Choose the right time-order word: “We went swimming. ____ we went home.” (After, Before, Next)
10. What is the first time-order word in this sentence? “Then, we visited grandma.”
11. True or False: Time-order words can only be at the beginning of a sentence.
12. Fill in the blank: “_____, we had dessert.” (Next, After, Before)
13. Which word is a time-order word in this sentence? “Later, we watched a movie.”
14. What comes before “Finally”?
15. Choose the correct word: “We baked cookies. _____, we shared them.” (First, Then, Before)
16. Fill in the blank: “I woke up. _____, I got dressed.” (After, First, Later)
17. True or False: “Meanwhile” means things are happening at the same time.
18. What is the last time-order word in this sentence? “First, we cleaned the house. Next, we had fun.”
19. Which time-order word shows something is happening later?
20. Fill in the blank: “______, I went to sleep.” (Then, Meanwhile, Before)

Medium Level (20 Questions)

1. Write a sentence using the time-order word “After.”
2. Identify the time-order words in this sentence: “I finished my homework. Then, I played outside.”
3. What does the word “Meanwhile” tell us?
4. Fill in the blanks: “First, we went shopping. ______, we had lunch. Finally, we went home.”
5. Choose the correct time-order word: “We will go for a walk. _____, we will return home.” (Before, After)
6. Write a sentence that starts with “Finally.”
7. What two time-order words can mean the same thing?
8. Fill in the blank: “I washed my hands. ______, I ate my snack.” (Next, Before)
9. Identify the order of events: “We went to the beach. First, we built a sandcastle. Then, we swam.”
10. True or False: “First” can only be used at the beginning of a story.
11. Use “Later” in a sentence about your day.
12. What comes after “After”?
13. Fill in the blank: “We had a party. ______, we played games.” (Then, Before)
14. What is the purpose of using time-order words in writing?
15. Identify the time-order word in this sentence: “Before dinner, I set the table.”
16. Write a short story using at least three time-order words.
17. True or False: “Then” and “Next” mean the same thing.
18. Choose the right word: “I finished my book. ______, I started a new one.” (After, Finally)
19. How do time-order words help a reader?
20. Fill in the blanks: “______, we went skiing. After, we built a snowman.”

Hard Level (20 Questions)

1. Write a paragraph using at least five different time-order words.
2. Identify all the time-order words in this passage: “First, I woke up. Then, I had breakfast. After that, I went to school.”
3. What is the effect of using “Meanwhile” in a story?
4. Create a timeline of your day using time-order words.
5. Fill in the blanks with time-order words: “_____, we went to the park. _____, we had ice cream.”
6. Why is it important to use time-order words in instructions?
7. In the sentence “After dinner, we watched a film,” what does “After” indicate?
8. Create a sentence using “Before” that connects two events.
9. Identify the sequence of events in this sentence: “We played outside. Afterwards, we had a snack.”
10. Fill in the blanks: “I got ready for bed. ______, I read a book. Finally, I turned off the lights.”
11. Explain how time-order words can change the meaning of a sentence.
12. What would happen if we didn’t use time-order words in a story?
13. Write a sentence using three time-order words in the correct sequence.
14. True or False: “First” can be used at the end of a sentence.
15. How can time-order words make your writing more interesting?
16. Identify the time-order words in this complex sentence: “While I was cooking, my brother was setting the table. After dinner, we watched TV.”
17. Write a short story that ends with “Finally, we went home.”
18. Fill in the blank: “We cleaned the house. ______, we had a party.” (Then, After, Finally)
19. In a recipe, why are time-order words essential?
20. Create a paragraph about your weekend using at least four time-order words.

Answers and Explanations

Easy Level Answers

1. First
2. Finally
3. First
4. Then
5. Finally
6. False
7. After
8. First
9. After
10. Then
11. False
12. Next
13. Later
14. Finally
15. Then
16. After
17. True
18. Next
19. Later
20. Then

Medium Level Answers

1. After I eat breakfast, I brush my teeth.
2. Finished, Then
3. It tells us events are happening at the same time.
4. Next
5. After
6. Finally, I went to bed.
7. After and Later
8. Next
9. First, Second, Third
10. False
11. Later, I went to bed.
12. Next
13. Then
14. To show the sequence of steps.
15. Before
16. (Student’s own story)
17. True
18. After
19. They help to follow the steps.
20. We went to the park. After, we had ice cream.

Hard Level Answers

1. (Student’s own paragraph)
2. First, Then, After
3. It shows that two things happen at the same time.
4. (Student’s own timeline)
5. First, After
6. It makes the steps clear.
7. It shows when something happens.
8. Before dinner, we played.
9. Played, Afterwards
10. Finally
11. It changes the order of events.
12. It would be confusing.
13. I woke up, Then, I ate breakfast.
14. False
15. They add clarity.
16. While, After
17. Finally, we went home.
18. Then
19. They guide the steps clearly.
20. (Student’s own paragraph)

Have fun practicing time-order words! Remember, they make your writing sparkle!