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 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) Then (b) First (c) Finally -
2.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First -
3.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First - 4.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) Wash the rice in cold water.
- 5.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Wash the fruit.
- 6.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) Spread butter on each slice.
- 7.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- 8.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Look right, left and right again. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Walk straight across the road.
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9.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.
Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
___, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally - 10.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
- 11.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
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12.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a greeting card:
First, fold a sheet of card in half.
Then, draw a picture on the front.
Next, write a message inside.
___, give the card to your friend. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally -
13.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First - 14.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
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15.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 - 16.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.
- 17.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Float your boat in a puddle. (b) Fold it into a triangle shape. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
- 18.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stick the edges with tape. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
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19.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 - 20.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Boil water in a pan.
- 21.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write the address and stick a stamp. (b) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (c) Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
- 22.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
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23.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to fly a kite:
First, tie the string to the kite.
Then, hold the kite up to the wind.
___, let out the string slowly as it rises.
Finally, wind the string in to bring it down. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally - 24.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (b) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (c) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
- 25.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold the paper around the gift. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Stick the edges with tape.
- 26.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (c) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
- 27.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Press your thumb in and shape the pot.
- 28.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.
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29.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First -
30.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 - 31.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (b) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (c) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
- 32.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (b) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (c) Cut a lemon in half.
- 33.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (b) Find an old sock. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
- 34.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) Press the button to click the photo.
- 35.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Find an old sock.
- 36.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Look right, left and right again. (c) Walk straight across the road.
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37.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 - 38.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Switch on the camera.
- 39.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
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40.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
Answer key
- Then
- Finally
- Finally
- Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- Wash the fruit.
- Take two slices of bread.
- Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- Stop at the edge of the pavement.
- Finally
- Wet your toothbrush.
- Fill a small pot with soil.
- Finally
- Then
- Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
- Then
- Wet your hands under the tap.
- Take a sheet of paper.
- Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
- Next
- Boil water in a pan.
- Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
- Wash the rice in cold water.
- Next
- Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
- Tie a ribbon on top.
- Mix them in a bowl and serve.
- Knead the clay until it is soft.
- Float your boat in a puddle.
- First
- Finally
- Let it cool, then cut a slice.
- Stir well and pour it into glasses.
- Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
- Switch on the camera.
- Find an old sock.
- Walk straight across the road.
- Next
- Press the button to click the photo.
- Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- Finally
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