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 lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
- 2.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Walk straight across the road. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Wait until the road is clear.
- 3.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
- 4.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.
- 5.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (c) Roll it into a ball.
- 6.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (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.
- 7.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.
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8.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First -
9.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) First (c) Then -
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) Finally (b) Because (c) First -
11.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.
___, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
Finally, zip the bag and keep it by the door. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First - 12.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
- 13.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (c) Boil water in a pan.
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14.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.
Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
___, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally -
15.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 - 16.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
- 17.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (b) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (c) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
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18.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 - 19.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold the paper around the gift. (b) Stick the edges with tape. (c) Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
- 20.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.
- 21.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
- 22.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Carry it to the garden. (c) Fill the watering can at the tap.
- 23.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Ask everyone to smile. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Switch on the camera.
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24.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally - 25.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
- 26.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
- 27.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write the address and stick a stamp. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
- 28.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Drop the seed in and cover it. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
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29.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.
___, pour water gently at the roots.
Finally, put the can back in its place. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next -
30.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 - 31.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Fold the paper around the gift. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
- 32.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
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33.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) First (c) Finally - 34.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
- 35.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold it into a triangle shape. (b) Pull the sides open into a boat. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
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36.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then - 37.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Wash the fruit. (c) Chop all the fruit into small pieces.
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38.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then -
39.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a sandwich:
First, take two slices of bread.
___, 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) First (c) Finally - 40.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
Answer key
- Stir well and pour it into glasses.
- Walk straight across the road.
- Wash the rice in cold water.
- Find an old sock.
- Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
- Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
- Take a sheet of paper.
- First
- First
- Finally
- Next
- Wet your hands under the tap.
- Boil water in a pan.
- Finally
- Next
- Cut a lemon in half.
- Let it cool, then cut a slice.
- Finally
- Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
- Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- Fill the watering can at the tap.
- Switch on the camera.
- Then
- Tie the string to the kite.
- Fill a small pot with soil.
- Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
- Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- Next
- Then
- Tie a ribbon on top.
- Press the button to click the photo.
- First
- Wet your toothbrush.
- Float your boat in a puddle.
- First
- Wash the fruit.
- First
- Then
- Rinse and dry them on a towel.
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