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 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.
- 2.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.
- 3.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Boil water in a pan.
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4.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.
Next, scrub between your fingers.
___, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First - 5.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (c) Glue two buttons on it for eyes.
- 6.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
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7.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then - 8.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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9.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because - 10.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Fill the watering can at the tap.
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11.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) Next (c) First - 12.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
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13.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) Finally (c) First -
14.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.
___, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
Finally, cover it with the other slice and eat. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First - 15.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Find the books for each class.
- 16.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Fold it into a triangle shape. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
- 17.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (c) Pour the mixture into a cake tin.
- 18.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rub soap all over them.
- 19.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Fold the paper around the gift. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
- 20.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) Look right, left and right again.
- 21.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (c) Wash the fruit.
- 22.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (c) Cut a lemon in half.
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23.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First -
24.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First - 25.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Wash the fruit. (c) Chop all the fruit into small pieces.
- 26.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Make a hole with your finger. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
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27.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) First (c) Because -
28.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then - 29.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Glue two buttons on it for eyes.
- 30.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Let it cool, then cut a slice.
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31.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally - 32.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Carry it to the garden.
- 33.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
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34.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First - 35.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Float your boat in a puddle. (b) Pull the sides open into a boat. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
- 36.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (b) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
- 37.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) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
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38.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a puppet:
First, find an old sock.
Then, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
___, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First -
39.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to send a letter:
___, 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.
Finally, drop it in the post box. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally -
40.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.
Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
___, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
Answer key
- Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
- Tie the string to the kite.
- Strain the tea into cups.
- Finally
- Find an old sock.
- Wet your toothbrush.
- First
- Rinse your mouth and the brush.
- Finally
- Fill the watering can at the tap.
- Next
- Wind the string in to bring it down.
- Next
- Next
- Check the timetable for tomorrow.
- Float your boat in a puddle.
- Let it cool, then cut a slice.
- Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
- Walk straight across the road.
- Wash the fruit.
- Cut a lemon in half.
- Finally
- First
- Mix them in a bowl and serve.
- Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- Finally
- First
- Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
- Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
- Next
- Put the can back in its place.
- Wash the rice in cold water.
- First
- Take a sheet of paper.
- Knead the clay until it is soft.
- Take two slices of bread.
- Finally
- First
- Finally
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