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 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.
- 2.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.
- 3.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Write a message inside.
- 4.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Stick the edges with tape. (c) Fold the paper around the gift.
- 5.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Press your thumb in and shape the pot.
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6.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to brush your teeth:
___, wet your toothbrush.
Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First - 7.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (b) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (c) Sew on a red tongue of cloth.
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8.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a clay pot:
First, knead the clay until it is soft.
___, roll it into a ball.
Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then - 9.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
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10.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 - 11.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Boil water in a pan.
- 12.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (b) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (c) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
- 13.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Look right, left and right again. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Wait until the road is clear.
- 14.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Tie the string to the kite. (b) Hold the kite up to the wind. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
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15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a clay pot:
___, knead the clay until it is soft.
Then, roll it into a ball.
Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally -
16.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a sandwich:
First, take two slices of bread.
___, spread butter on each slice.
Next, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
Finally, cover it with the other slice and eat. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally - 17.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.
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18.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First - 19.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold it into a triangle shape. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Pull the sides open into a boat.
- 20.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- 21.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Carry it to the garden. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Fill the watering can at the tap.
- 22.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
- 23.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (b) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (c) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
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24.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.
___, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
Finally, zip the bag and keep it by the door. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next -
25.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.
Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
___, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally - 26.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wind the string in to bring it down. (b) Hold the kite up to the wind. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
- 27.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Make a hole with your finger. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Drop the seed in and cover it.
- 28.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (b) Roll it into a ball. (c) Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
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29.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.
___, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
Finally, let it cool, then cut a slice. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally -
30.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to send a letter:
First, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
___, fold it and put it in an envelope.
Next, write the address and stick a stamp.
Finally, drop it in the post box. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then - 31.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (c) Take two slices of bread.
- 32.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Cut a lemon in half.
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33.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a paper boat:
First, take a sheet of paper.
Then, fold it into a triangle shape.
Next, pull the sides open into a boat.
___, float your boat in a puddle. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because -
34.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 -
35.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a paper boat:
First, take a sheet of paper.
Then, fold it into a triangle shape.
___, pull the sides open into a boat.
Finally, float your boat in a puddle. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally - 36.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Take two slices of bread.
- 37.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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38.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) Finally (c) First -
39.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 - 40.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) Rub soap all over them.
Answer key
- Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- Put the can back in its place.
- Give the card to your friend.
- Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
- Knead the clay until it is soft.
- First
- Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
- Then
- Stir well and pour it into glasses.
- Then
- Strain the tea into cups.
- Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
- Stop at the edge of the pavement.
- Wind the string in to bring it down.
- First
- Then
- Boil water in a pan.
- Finally
- Float your boat in a puddle.
- Wash the rice in cold water.
- Fill the watering can at the tap.
- Find an old sock.
- Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
- Next
- Finally
- Tie the string to the kite.
- Fill a small pot with soil.
- Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
- Next
- Then
- Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- Cut a lemon in half.
- Finally
- First
- Next
- Take two slices of bread.
- Tie a ribbon on top.
- Finally
- First
- Wet your hands under the tap.
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