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 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 -
2.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a fruit salad:
___, wash the fruit.
Then, peel the banana and the orange.
Next, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then -
3.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to wrap a present:
___, put the gift on the wrapping paper.
Then, fold the paper around the gift.
Next, stick the edges with tape.
Finally, tie a ribbon on top. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First - 4.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Ask everyone to smile. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Point it at your friends.
- 5.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Boil water in a pan.
- 6.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.
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7.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally - 8.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
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9.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) Then (c) First -
10.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) Then (c) Finally - 11.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Put the rice and water in a pot.
- 12.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (c) Pour the mixture into a cake tin.
- 13.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Wet your toothbrush. (c) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
- 14.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Walk straight across the road.
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15.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally - 16.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Walk straight across the road. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Look right, left and right again.
- 17.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
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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) First (b) Finally (c) Then - 19.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (b) Rub soap all over them. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
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20.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 -
21.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next -
22.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally - 23.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.
- 24.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) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
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25.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) Because (c) First - 26.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Pour the mixture into a cake tin.
- 27.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold it into a triangle shape. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
- 28.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
- 29.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Scrub between your fingers.
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30.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a fruit salad:
First, wash the fruit.
___, peel the banana and the orange.
Next, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First - 31.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Draw a picture on the front. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Write a message inside.
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32.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a clay pot:
First, knead the clay until it is soft.
___, 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 - 33.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Spread butter on each slice.
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34.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.
Next, let out the string slowly as it rises.
___, wind the string in to bring it down. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First - 35.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Hold the kite up to the wind.
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36.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) First (c) Then -
37.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First -
38.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a sandwich:
___, take two slices of bread.
Then, 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 -
39.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then -
40.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
Answer key
- Finally
- First
- First
- Switch on the camera.
- Strain the tea into cups.
- Wind the string in to bring it down.
- Next
- Knead the clay until it is soft.
- Then
- First
- Wash the rice in cold water.
- Let it cool, then cut a slice.
- Wet your toothbrush.
- Walk straight across the road.
- Finally
- Stop at the edge of the pavement.
- Fill a small pot with soil.
- Then
- Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- First
- Next
- Next
- Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- Cut a lemon in half.
- Finally
- Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
- Float your boat in a puddle.
- Rinse your mouth and the brush.
- Wet your hands under the tap.
- Then
- Give the card to your friend.
- Then
- Take two slices of bread.
- Finally
- Tie the string to the kite.
- Then
- Next
- First
- First
- Finally
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