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