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 greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Draw a picture on the front. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
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2.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) Next (c) First -
3.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 -
4.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to cross the road:
First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
___, look right, left and right again.
Next, wait until the road is clear.
Finally, walk straight across the road. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then - 5.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wind the string in to bring it down. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Let out the string slowly as it rises.
- 6.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rub soap all over them. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- 7.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.
- 8.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (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.
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9.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First -
10.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 - 11.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Carry it to the garden. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Put the can back in its place.
- 12.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.
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13.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next -
14.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then -
15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to cross the road:
First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
Then, look right, left and right again.
___, wait until the road is clear.
Finally, walk straight across the road. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next -
16.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally -
17.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a fruit salad:
___, wash the fruit.
Then, 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) First (c) Then - 18.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Write a message inside. (c) Give the card to your friend.
- 19.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold the paper around the gift. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
- 20.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Walk straight across the road. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Wait until the road is clear.
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21.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) First (c) Then -
22.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First -
23.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) Finally (c) Then - 24.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (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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25.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First - 26.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
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27.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because -
28.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) Finally (c) First - 29.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
- 30.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) Fold it into a triangle shape.
- 31.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) Press the button to click the photo.
- 32.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) Write the address and stick a stamp.
- 33.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- 34.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Wet your toothbrush. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
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35.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next -
36.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to pack a school bag:
First, check the timetable for tomorrow.
___, 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) Finally (c) First -
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.
Next, let out the string slowly as it rises.
___, wind the string in to bring it down. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because -
38.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally -
39.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.
___, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally - 40.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Drop the seed in and cover it. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
Answer key
- Fold a sheet of card in half.
- Next
- Then
- Then
- Wind the string in to bring it down.
- Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- Fill the watering can at the tap.
- Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
- Then
- Then
- Put the can back in its place.
- Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
- Next
- First
- Next
- Finally
- First
- Give the card to your friend.
- Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
- Stop at the edge of the pavement.
- Then
- First
- First
- Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
- Then
- Knead the clay until it is soft.
- Finally
- Next
- Boil water in a pan.
- Take a sheet of paper.
- Switch on the camera.
- Drop it in the post box.
- Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- Rinse your mouth and the brush.
- Next
- Then
- Finally
- Finally
- Next
- Fill a small pot with soil.
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