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 pack a school bag:
___, check the timetable for tomorrow.
Then, 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) First (b) Then (c) Finally - 2.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.
- 3.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (b) Roll it into a ball. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
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4.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First - 5.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Make a hole with your finger. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
- 6.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Make a hole with your finger. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Drop the seed in and cover it.
- 7.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Ask everyone to smile. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
- 8.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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9.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) First (c) Finally - 10.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Walk straight across the road.
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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) Next (b) Finally (c) First -
12.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to wrap a present:
___, put the gift on the wrapping paper.
Then, fold the paper around the gift.
Next, stick the edges with tape.
Finally, tie a ribbon on top. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally -
13.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to plant a seed:
First, fill a small pot with soil.
Then, make a hole with your finger.
___, drop the seed in and cover it.
Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally - 14.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
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15.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally - 16.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Pour water gently at the roots.
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17.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally -
18.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to plant a seed:
First, fill a small pot with soil.
Then, make a hole with your finger.
Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
___, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First - 19.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (c) Boil water in a pan.
- 20.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.
- 21.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.
- 22.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
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23.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) First (c) Then -
24.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) Because (c) First - 25.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.
- 26.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- 27.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) Fold it into a triangle shape.
- 28.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (b) Find an old sock. (c) Glue two buttons on it for eyes.
- 29.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (b) Wash the fruit. (c) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
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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) First (b) Finally (c) Then -
31.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First -
32.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to water the plants:
___, fill the watering can at the tap.
Then, carry it to the garden.
Next, pour water gently at the roots.
Finally, put the can back in its place. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First -
33.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally - 34.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.
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35.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) First (c) Finally -
36.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally - 37.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
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38.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) First (c) Then -
39.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to plant a seed:
___, fill a small pot with soil.
Then, 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) First (c) Finally - 40.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.
Answer key
- First
- Press the button to click the photo.
- Knead the clay until it is soft.
- Next
- Fill a small pot with soil.
- Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- Switch on the camera.
- Fold a sheet of card in half.
- First
- Walk straight across the road.
- Next
- First
- Next
- Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
- Then
- Fill the watering can at the tap.
- Then
- Finally
- Strain the tea into cups.
- Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
- Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
- Take two slices of bread.
- Then
- Finally
- Tie the string to the kite.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- Float your boat in a puddle.
- Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
- Mix them in a bowl and serve.
- Then
- First
- First
- First
- Drop it in the post box.
- Next
- Next
- Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- Then
- First
- Wash the rice in cold water.
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