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 puppet:
First, find an old sock.
___, 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) First (b) Finally (c) Then - 2.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.
- 3.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) Ask everyone to smile.
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4.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) Because (c) Finally - 5.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.
- 6.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Take two slices of bread.
- 7.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) Boil water in a pan.
- 8.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Carry it to the garden. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Put the can back in its place.
- 9.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Float your boat in a puddle. (b) Fold it into a triangle shape. (c) Pull the sides open into a boat.
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10.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally - 11.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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12.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 - 13.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stick the edges with tape. (b) Fold the paper around the gift. (c) Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
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14.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to bake a cake:
First, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
___, 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) Then (b) Finally (c) First - 15.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
- 16.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Make a hole with your finger. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- 17.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
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18.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to take a photo:
First, switch on the camera.
___, point it at your friends.
Next, ask everyone to smile.
Finally, press the button to click the photo. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First - 19.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
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20.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally - 21.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) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (c) Find the books for each class.
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22.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 -
23.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then - 24.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Pull the sides open into a boat. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
- 25.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (b) Drop it in the post box. (c) Write the address and stick a stamp.
- 26.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (b) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (c) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
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27.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to brush your teeth:
First, wet your toothbrush.
Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
___, brush every tooth for two minutes.
Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally -
28.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally -
29.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.
___, boil it until the water is soaked up.
Finally, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally -
30.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally -
31.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) First (c) Because - 32.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (b) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (c) Let it cool, then cut a slice.
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33.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 -
34.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 - 35.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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36.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 - 37.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wind the string in to bring it down. (b) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
- 38.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Draw a picture on the front.
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39.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to send a letter:
First, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
___, write the address and stick a stamp.
Finally, drop it in the post box. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next - 40.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.
Answer key
- Then
- Wash the fruit.
- Press the button to click the photo.
- Finally
- Stop at the edge of the pavement.
- Take two slices of bread.
- Strain the tea into cups.
- Put the can back in its place.
- Float your boat in a puddle.
- First
- Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- First
- Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
- Then
- Boil water in a pan.
- Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- Cut a lemon in half.
- Then
- Wet your hands under the tap.
- Finally
- Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
- Finally
- First
- Take a sheet of paper.
- Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
- Let it cool, then cut a slice.
- Next
- First
- Next
- Finally
- Finally
- Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
- Next
- Next
- Give the card to your friend.
- Next
- Wind the string in to bring it down.
- Fold a sheet of card in half.
- Next
- Drop it in the post box.
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