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 bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
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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) Then (b) First (c) Finally -
3.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally - 4.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Look right, left and right again. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
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5.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to water the plants:
First, fill the watering can at the tap.
___, carry it to the garden.
Next, pour water gently at the roots.
Finally, put the can back in its place. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then - 6.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (c) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
- 7.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Fold it into a triangle shape.
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8.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First - 9.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (c) Boil water in a pan.
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10.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 -
11.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then -
12.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First - 13.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
- 14.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.
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15.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.
Next, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
___, zip the bag and keep it by the door. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First - 16.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Rub soap all over them.
- 17.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Hold the kite up to the wind.
- 18.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Squeeze the juice into a jug.
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19.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) First (c) Then - 20.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Pour water gently at the roots. (c) Put the can back in its place.
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21.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then - 22.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.
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23.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to cook rice:
First, wash the rice in cold water.
___, 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) Finally (c) Then -
24.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First -
25.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally - 26.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Tie a ribbon on top. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Stick the edges with tape.
- 27.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (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.
- 28.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop it in the post box. (b) Write the address and stick a stamp. (c) Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
- 29.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Point it at your friends.
- 30.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.
- 31.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stick the edges with tape. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
- 32.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- 33.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (c) Take two slices of bread.
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34.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 -
35.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to send a letter:
First, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
___, 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) Finally (c) Then -
36.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then - 37.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Draw a picture on the front. (c) Give the card to your friend.
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38.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make tea:
First, boil water in a pan.
___, 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 - 39.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Wash the fruit. (c) Chop all the fruit into small pieces.
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40.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
Answer key
- Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
- Then
- Next
- Stop at the edge of the pavement.
- Then
- Stir well and pour it into glasses.
- Float your boat in a puddle.
- Finally
- Boil water in a pan.
- Next
- First
- Finally
- Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- Find an old sock.
- Finally
- Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- Wind the string in to bring it down.
- Cut a lemon in half.
- Then
- Fill the watering can at the tap.
- First
- Take two slices of bread.
- Then
- First
- First
- Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
- Tie the string to the kite.
- Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
- Switch on the camera.
- Wet your toothbrush.
- Tie a ribbon on top.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- First
- Then
- Then
- Give the card to your friend.
- Then
- Wash the fruit.
- Next
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