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 wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Stick the edges with tape. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
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2.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First -
3.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.
___, stick the edges with tape.
Finally, tie a ribbon on top. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First - 4.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Drop the seed in and cover it. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- 5.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- 6.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) Squeeze the juice into a jug.
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7.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 - 8.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (b) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (c) Pour the mixture into a cake tin.
- 9.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
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10.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 - 11.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
- 12.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Roll it into a ball. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
- 13.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Draw a picture on the front. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
- 14.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (b) Look right, left and right again. (c) Walk straight across the road.
- 15.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Draw a picture on the front.
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16.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because - 17.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (b) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
- 18.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.
- 19.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.
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20.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) First (c) Next -
21.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to cross the road:
First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
Then, look right, left and right again.
___, wait until the road is clear.
Finally, walk straight across the road. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next - 22.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Pour water gently at the roots. (c) Carry it to the garden.
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23.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next - 24.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Write the address and stick a stamp. (c) Drop it in the post box.
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25.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 -
26.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 - 27.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.
- 28.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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29.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then - 30.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- 31.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Ask everyone to smile.
- 32.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (b) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
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33.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) Finally (c) Then -
34.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to fly a kite:
___, tie the string to the kite.
Then, hold the kite up to the wind.
Next, let out the string slowly as it rises.
Finally, wind the string in to bring it down. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally - 35.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Cut a lemon in half.
- 36.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
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37.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) First (c) Because -
38.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally -
39.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 -
40.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to plant a seed:
First, fill a small pot with soil.
___, 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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
Answer key
- Tie a ribbon on top.
- Then
- Next
- Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- Cut a lemon in half.
- First
- Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
- Tie the string to the kite.
- Then
- Take a sheet of paper.
- Knead the clay until it is soft.
- Fold a sheet of card in half.
- Walk straight across the road.
- Give the card to your friend.
- Finally
- Let it cool, then cut a slice.
- Float your boat in a puddle.
- Take two slices of bread.
- Next
- Next
- Put the can back in its place.
- Next
- Drop it in the post box.
- Then
- Next
- Mix them in a bowl and serve.
- Wet your toothbrush.
- First
- Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- Switch on the camera.
- Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
- Then
- First
- Stir well and pour it into glasses.
- Strain the tea into cups.
- Finally
- First
- First
- Then
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