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 sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Take two slices of bread.
- 2.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Pour in milk and add some sugar.
- 3.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.
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4.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to cook rice:
First, wash the rice in cold water.
___, 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) Finally (c) Then - 5.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (b) Walk straight across the road. (c) Wait until the road is clear.
- 6.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Fold it into a triangle shape.
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7.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next -
8.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally - 9.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
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10.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 -
11.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to bake a cake:
___, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
Then, 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) First (b) Finally (c) Then - 12.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (b) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (c) Put the rice and water in a pot.
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13.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First - 14.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
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15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to wrap a present:
First, put the gift on the wrapping paper.
Then, fold the paper around the gift.
Next, stick the edges with tape.
___, tie a ribbon on top. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally -
16.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally -
17.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) First (b) Then (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) Finally (c) First - 19.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
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20.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 - 21.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop it in the post box. (b) Write the address and stick a stamp. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
- 22.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Spread butter on each slice. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- 23.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Wet your toothbrush. (c) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
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24.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make lemonade:
First, cut a lemon in half.
___, 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) Then (c) Finally - 25.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Put the can back in its place.
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26.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First - 27.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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28.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then - 29.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Add tea leaves to the boiling water.
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30.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) Then (c) Finally - 31.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
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32.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.
Next, pour water gently at the roots.
___, put the can back in its place. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First - 33.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Knead the clay until it is soft. (b) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (c) Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
- 34.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.
- 35.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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36.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) Finally (c) First - 37.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) Sew on a red tongue of cloth.
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38.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally -
39.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.
___, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally -
40.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) First (c) Then
Answer key
- Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- Boil water in a pan.
- Tie a ribbon on top.
- Then
- Walk straight across the road.
- Take a sheet of paper.
- Next
- Finally
- Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
- First
- First
- Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- First
- Press the button to click the photo.
- Finally
- Next
- First
- Finally
- Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- Then
- Drop it in the post box.
- Take two slices of bread.
- Wet your toothbrush.
- Then
- Put the can back in its place.
- Then
- Float your boat in a puddle.
- First
- Strain the tea into cups.
- First
- Rinse your mouth and the brush.
- Finally
- Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
- Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
- Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
- Finally
- Find an old sock.
- First
- Next
- First
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