Directions: Read each paragraph and answer the questions that follow. Write the letter of the correct answer on the
blank provided for.
1. Jennifer wanted to play in the school band. First, she had to decide which instrument she wanted to play. She
talked with the band teacher about different instruments. Then, she talked with her friends who played in the band.
After she learned everything she could about different musical instruments, she chose the flute. Next, she asked her
parents to buy her a flute. Jennifer joined the band and learned to read music. She practiced every day. Finally, she
marched proudly with the band. Which words show order of events?
A. order, happened, decide, play B. talked, friends, played, band
C. first, after, next, finally
D. joined, practiced, marched, instrument
2. After her retirement from banking, Ms. Wong decided to write books. What did Ms. Wong do
BEFORE she wrote mystery books?
A. She wrote children's books. B. She traveled.
C. She worked in banking.
D. She did not work.​