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:
___, 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) First (b) Then (c) Finally -
2.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to plant a seed:
First, fill a small pot with soil.
___, 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 -
3.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a fruit salad:
First, wash the fruit.
Then, peel the banana and the orange.
___, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next - 4.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Pull the sides open into a boat. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
- 5.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (c) Squeeze the juice into a jug.
- 6.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
- 7.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Make a hole with your finger. (b) Drop the seed in and cover it. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
- 8.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Roll it into a ball. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
- 9.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Carry it to the garden. (c) Pour water gently at the roots.
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10.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 - 11.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Wash the fruit.
- 12.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
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13.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) First (c) Finally - 14.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop it in the post box. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
- 15.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.
- 16.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (c) Put the rice and water in a pot.
- 17.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.
- 18.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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19.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First - 20.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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21.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 - 22.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (b) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (c) Let it cool, then cut a slice.
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23.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next - 24.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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25.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) Finally (c) Then -
26.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally -
27.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 - 28.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Glue two buttons on it for eyes.
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29.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) Because (c) Finally -
30.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next -
31.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First - 32.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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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) Then (b) Finally (c) First - 34.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Write a message inside. (c) Give the card to your friend.
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35.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 - 36.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.
- 37.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (b) Look right, left and right again. (c) Wait until the road is clear.
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38.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because -
39.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First -
40.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.
Next, let out the string slowly as it rises.
___, wind the string in to bring it down. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
Answer key
- First
- Then
- Next
- Take a sheet of paper.
- Cut a lemon in half.
- Tie the string to the kite.
- Fill a small pot with soil.
- Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
- Put the can back in its place.
- Finally
- Wash the fruit.
- Strain the tea into cups.
- First
- Drop it in the post box.
- Wet your toothbrush.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- Stir well and pour it into glasses.
- First
- Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- First
- Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
- Next
- Boil water in a pan.
- First
- Next
- First
- Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
- Finally
- Next
- Next
- Mix them in a bowl and serve.
- Then
- Fold a sheet of card in half.
- Next
- Find an old sock.
- Stop at the edge of the pavement.
- Finally
- Next
- Finally
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