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 greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Write a message inside. (c) Draw a picture on the front.
- 2.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write the address and stick a stamp. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Drop it in the post box.
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3.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 -
4.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then - 5.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Wet your toothbrush. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
- 6.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.
- 7.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Add tea leaves to the boiling water.
- 8.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (b) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
- 9.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
- 10.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (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.
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11.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.
___, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally -
12.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) Then (c) Finally - 13.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Drop it in the post box.
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14.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to cross the road:
___, stop at the edge of the pavement.
Then, look right, left and right again.
Next, wait until the road is clear.
Finally, walk straight across the road. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally - 15.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
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16.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) Then (c) First - 17.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.
- 18.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Ask everyone to smile.
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19.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First - 20.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.
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21.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally - 22.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (b) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
- 23.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Find the books for each class. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
- 24.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
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25.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to take a photo:
First, switch on the camera.
Then, point it at your friends.
Next, ask everyone to smile.
___, press the button to click the photo. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally -
26.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.
Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
___, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because -
27.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because -
28.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to wrap a present:
First, put the gift on the wrapping paper.
___, fold the paper around the gift.
Next, stick the edges with tape.
Finally, tie a ribbon on top. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First - 29.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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30.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First - 31.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Ask everyone to smile.
- 32.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
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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) Then (b) Finally (c) First - 34.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
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35.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) Finally (c) Next -
36.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) First (c) Finally -
37.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) Next (c) First - 38.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write a message inside. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Give the card to your friend.
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39.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then -
40.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
Answer key
- Fold a sheet of card in half.
- Drop it in the post box.
- First
- Then
- Wet your toothbrush.
- Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
- Strain the tea into cups.
- Stir well and pour it into glasses.
- Boil water in a pan.
- Fill a small pot with soil.
- Next
- First
- Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
- First
- Float your boat in a puddle.
- First
- Put the can back in its place.
- Switch on the camera.
- Then
- Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
- First
- Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
- Check the timetable for tomorrow.
- Rinse your mouth and the brush.
- Finally
- Finally
- Finally
- Then
- Cut a lemon in half.
- Then
- Press the button to click the photo.
- Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- Then
- Wet your hands under the tap.
- Next
- Next
- Next
- Give the card to your friend.
- Then
- Finally
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