Sequence Words Worksheet
Writer's tip (Order words): Find what must happen FIRST — the step that every other step needs. Middle steps take Then and Next. The very last step takes Finally.
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- 1.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Carry it to the garden.
- 2.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Roll it into a ball. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
- 3.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Carry it to the garden. (c) Put the can back in its place.
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4.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make tea:
First, boil water in a pan.
___, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally - 5.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (b) Rub soap all over them. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
- 6.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (b) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (c) Find the books for each class.
- 7.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Ask everyone to smile. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Switch on the camera.
- 8.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Make a hole with your finger. (c) Drop the seed in and cover it.
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9.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to water the plants:
First, fill the watering can at the tap.
___, carry it to the garden.
Next, pour water gently at the roots.
Finally, put the can back in its place. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally - 10.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Switch on the camera.
- 11.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (b) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (c) Find an old sock.
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12.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to wrap a present:
First, put the gift on the wrapping paper.
___, fold the paper around the gift.
Next, stick the edges with tape.
Finally, tie a ribbon on top. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First - 13.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stick the edges with tape. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
- 14.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (b) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
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15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make lemonade:
First, cut a lemon in half.
Then, squeeze the juice into a jug.
Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
___, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally - 16.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (b) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
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17.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to cook rice:
First, wash the rice in cold water.
___, put the rice and water in a pot.
Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
Finally, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally - 18.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (c) Boil water in a pan.
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19.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make tea:
___, boil water in a pan.
Then, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then -
20.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to take a photo:
___, switch on the camera.
Then, point it at your friends.
Next, ask everyone to smile.
Finally, press the button to click the photo. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First -
21.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to wash your hands:
First, wet your hands under the tap.
Then, rub soap all over them.
Next, scrub between your fingers.
___, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First -
22.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to bake a cake:
___, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
Then, pour the mixture into a cake tin.
Next, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
Finally, let it cool, then cut a slice. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally -
23.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to bake a cake:
First, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
Then, pour the mixture into a cake tin.
Next, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
___, let it cool, then cut a slice. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally - 24.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (c) Add tea leaves to the boiling water.
- 25.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Fold it into a triangle shape. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
- 26.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
- 27.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Draw a picture on the front. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
- 28.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
- 29.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (b) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
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30.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to plant a seed:
___, fill a small pot with soil.
Then, make a hole with your finger.
Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally - 31.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
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32.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to wash your hands:
First, wet your hands under the tap.
Then, rub soap all over them.
___, scrub between your fingers.
Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally - 33.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Tie the string to the kite. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Hold the kite up to the wind.
- 34.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
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35.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to brush your teeth:
First, wet your toothbrush.
Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
___, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally - 36.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
- 37.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Spread butter on each slice. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
- 38.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
- 39.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Wash the fruit. (c) Chop all the fruit into small pieces.
- 40.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Draw a picture on the front.
Answer key
- Put the can back in its place.
- Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
- Fill the watering can at the tap.
- Then
- Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
- Press the button to click the photo.
- Fill a small pot with soil.
- Then
- Switch on the camera.
- Find an old sock.
- Then
- Tie a ribbon on top.
- Wash the rice in cold water.
- Finally
- Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
- Then
- Boil water in a pan.
- First
- First
- Finally
- First
- Finally
- Strain the tea into cups.
- Take a sheet of paper.
- Stir well and pour it into glasses.
- Give the card to your friend.
- Wet your toothbrush.
- Check the timetable for tomorrow.
- First
- Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- Next
- Tie the string to the kite.
- Wet your hands under the tap.
- Finally
- Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
- Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- Cut a lemon in half.
- Mix them in a bowl and serve.
- Fold a sheet of card in half.
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