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 take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Switch on the camera.
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2.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First - 3.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Make a hole with your finger. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- 4.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
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5.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 -
6.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally - 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 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.
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9.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) Finally (c) Next -
10.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then - 11.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
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12.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally - 13.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Carry it to the garden.
- 14.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Add tea leaves to the boiling water.
- 15.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
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16.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to wash your hands:
First, wet your hands under the tap.
___, rub soap all over them.
Next, scrub between your fingers.
Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then -
17.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) First (c) Finally -
18.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.
Next, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
___, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally - 19.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wash the fruit. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
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20.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a greeting card:
___, fold a sheet of card in half.
Then, draw a picture on the front.
Next, write a message inside.
Finally, give the card to your friend. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then -
21.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First -
22.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a puppet:
___, find an old sock.
Then, 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 - 23.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Tie a ribbon on top. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Fold the paper around the gift.
- 24.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.
- 25.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Find an old sock.
- 26.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) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
- 27.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.
- 28.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Wash the fruit.
- 29.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
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30.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 - 31.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Hold the kite up to the wind.
- 32.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Ask everyone to smile.
- 33.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Hold the kite up to the wind.
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34.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 - 35.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Take two slices of bread.
- 36.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Knead the clay until it is soft. (b) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (c) Press your thumb in and shape the pot.
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37.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to brush your teeth:
First, wet your toothbrush.
Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
___, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally - 38.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
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39.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to cook rice:
First, wash the rice in cold water.
Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
___, boil it until the water is soaked up.
Finally, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next -
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.
___, let out the string slowly as it rises.
Finally, wind the string in to bring it down. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
Answer key
- Switch on the camera.
- First
- Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- Wet your hands under the tap.
- Next
- Then
- Fill a small pot with soil.
- Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- Next
- Then
- Cut a lemon in half.
- First
- Fill the watering can at the tap.
- Strain the tea into cups.
- Wash the rice in cold water.
- Then
- Then
- Finally
- Mix them in a bowl and serve.
- First
- First
- First
- Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
- Stop at the edge of the pavement.
- Find an old sock.
- Drop it in the post box.
- Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- Wash the fruit.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- Then
- Wind the string in to bring it down.
- Press the button to click the photo.
- Tie the string to the kite.
- First
- Take two slices of bread.
- Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
- Finally
- Float your boat in a puddle.
- Next
- Next
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