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 make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Spread butter on each slice.
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2.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a clay pot:
First, knead the clay until it is soft.
Then, roll it into a ball.
Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
___, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally -
3.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make tea:
First, boil water in a pan.
Then, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
___, pour in milk and add some sugar.
Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First -
4.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to send a letter:
First, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
___, write the address and stick a stamp.
Finally, drop it in the post box. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next - 5.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Pour in milk and add some sugar.
- 6.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stick the edges with tape. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Fold the paper around the gift.
- 7.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find the books for each class. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Put the books and pencil box in the bag.
- 8.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Wash the fruit.
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9.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to pack a school bag:
First, check the timetable for tomorrow.
Then, find the books for each class.
Next, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
___, zip the bag and keep it by the door. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally -
10.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to water the plants:
First, fill the watering can at the tap.
Then, carry it to the garden.
Next, pour water gently at the roots.
___, put the can back in its place. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally - 11.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.
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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.
Then, fold the paper around the gift.
Next, stick the edges with tape.
___, tie a ribbon on top. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally - 13.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
- 14.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Drop the seed in and cover it. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- 15.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write the address and stick a stamp. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Drop it in the post box.
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16.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to wash your hands:
___, wet your hands under the tap.
Then, rub soap all over them.
Next, scrub between your fingers.
Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally - 17.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Pour water gently at the roots. (c) Carry it to the garden.
- 18.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
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19.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make lemonade:
First, cut a lemon in half.
___, squeeze the juice into a jug.
Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First -
20.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to plant a seed:
First, fill a small pot with soil.
Then, make a hole with your finger.
___, drop the seed in and cover it.
Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First - 21.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
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22.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to send a letter:
First, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
Next, write the address and stick a stamp.
___, drop it in the post box. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because -
23.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to fly a kite:
First, tie the string to the kite.
Then, hold the kite up to the wind.
___, let out the string slowly as it rises.
Finally, wind the string in to bring it down. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First - 24.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Scrub between your fingers.
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25.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to cook rice:
First, wash the rice in cold water.
Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
___, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because -
26.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to take a photo:
First, switch on the camera.
___, point it at your friends.
Next, ask everyone to smile.
Finally, press the button to click the photo. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then - 27.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Walk straight across the road.
- 28.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
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29.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make tea:
First, boil water in a pan.
Then, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
___, strain the tea into cups. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally - 30.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (c) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
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31.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a sandwich:
___, take two slices of bread.
Then, spread butter on each slice.
Next, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
Finally, cover it with the other slice and eat. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First -
32.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to cross the road:
___, stop at the edge of the pavement.
Then, look right, left and right again.
Next, wait until the road is clear.
Finally, walk straight across the road. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then - 33.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Tie the string to the kite. (b) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
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34.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a puppet:
First, find an old sock.
Then, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
___, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
Finally, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First - 35.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write a message inside. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Give the card to your friend.
- 36.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Pour in milk and add some sugar.
- 37.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
- 38.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Ask everyone to smile. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
- 39.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- 40.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
Answer key
- Take two slices of bread.
- Finally
- Next
- Next
- Boil water in a pan.
- Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
- Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
- Wash the fruit.
- Finally
- Finally
- Tie a ribbon on top.
- Finally
- Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
- Fill a small pot with soil.
- Drop it in the post box.
- First
- Fill the watering can at the tap.
- Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- Then
- Next
- Wet your toothbrush.
- Finally
- Next
- Wet your hands under the tap.
- Finally
- Then
- Walk straight across the road.
- Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
- Finally
- Mix them in a bowl and serve.
- First
- First
- Tie the string to the kite.
- Next
- Fold a sheet of card in half.
- Strain the tea into cups.
- Rinse your mouth and the brush.
- Press the button to click the photo.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
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