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 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.
- 2.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Make a hole with your finger. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- 3.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) Take two slices of bread.
- 4.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Carry it to the garden. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Put the can back in its place.
- 5.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Tie a ribbon on top. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Fold the paper around the gift.
- 6.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (b) Drop it in the post box. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
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7.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a greeting card:
First, fold a sheet of card in half.
___, draw a picture on the front.
Next, write a message inside.
Finally, give the card to your friend. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First - 8.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Ask everyone to smile. (c) Switch on the camera.
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9.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally - 10.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (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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11.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First - 12.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Pour water gently at the roots. (c) Fill the watering can at the tap.
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13.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) Finally (c) Because -
14.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 -
15.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally - 16.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.
- 17.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Rub soap all over them.
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18.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to brush your teeth:
First, wet your toothbrush.
___, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally -
19.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then - 20.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Find an old sock.
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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.
___, scrub between your fingers.
Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally - 22.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Float your boat in a puddle. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Pull the sides open into a boat.
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23.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to fly a kite:
First, tie the string to the kite.
___, hold the kite up to the wind.
Next, let out the string slowly as it rises.
Finally, wind the string in to bring it down. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First -
24.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First - 25.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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26.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.
___, write a message inside.
Finally, give the card to your friend. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally -
27.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a sandwich:
First, take two slices of bread.
Then, spread butter on each slice.
___, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
Finally, cover it with the other slice and eat. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First -
28.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a puppet:
First, find an old sock.
___, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
Finally, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First -
29.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally - 30.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Draw a picture on the front. (c) Give the card to your friend.
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31.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally - 32.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
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33.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then - 34.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.
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35.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a sandwich:
First, take two slices of bread.
Then, spread butter on each slice.
Next, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
___, cover it with the other slice and eat. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because - 36.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stick the edges with tape. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
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37.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) First (c) Finally - 38.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (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.
- 39.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (b) Wash the fruit. (c) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
- 40.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (b) Wet your toothbrush. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
Answer key
- Boil water in a pan.
- Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- Fill the watering can at the tap.
- Tie a ribbon on top.
- Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
- Then
- Switch on the camera.
- Next
- Find an old sock.
- Finally
- Put the can back in its place.
- Finally
- Then
- Finally
- Drop it in the post box.
- Wet your hands under the tap.
- Then
- First
- Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
- Next
- Take a sheet of paper.
- Then
- Next
- Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
- Next
- Next
- Then
- Finally
- Fold a sheet of card in half.
- Next
- Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
- Then
- Press the button to click the photo.
- Finally
- Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
- Next
- Check the timetable for tomorrow.
- Wash the fruit.
- Wet your toothbrush.
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