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 water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Carry it to the garden. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Pour water gently at the roots.
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2.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) Finally (c) Because - 3.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold it into a triangle shape. (b) Pull the sides open into a boat. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
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4.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 - 5.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write a message inside. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Draw a picture on the front.
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6.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next -
7.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then - 8.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (b) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
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9.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) First (c) Then - 10.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
- 11.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Roll it into a ball. (b) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
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12.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) Finally (c) First - 13.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Spread butter on each slice.
- 14.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Tie a ribbon on top. (b) Fold the paper around the gift. (c) Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
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15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make lemonade:
___, cut a lemon in half.
Then, 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 - 16.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- 17.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Put the rice and water in a pot.
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18.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a greeting card:
First, fold a sheet of card in half.
___, draw a picture on the front.
Next, write a message inside.
Finally, give the card to your friend. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then -
19.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 - 20.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wind the string in to bring it down. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Hold the kite up to the wind.
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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.
Next, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
___, cover it with the other slice and eat. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally - 22.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (b) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
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23.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally -
24.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 - 25.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Ask everyone to smile. (c) Switch on the camera.
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26.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 - 27.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (b) Find an old sock. (c) Glue two buttons on it for eyes.
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28.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First -
29.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next -
30.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First - 31.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (b) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (c) Find an old sock.
- 32.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.
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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.
Then, fold it into a triangle shape.
___, pull the sides open into a boat.
Finally, float your boat in a puddle. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next - 34.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Drop the seed in and cover it.
- 35.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (b) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
- 36.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Draw a picture on the front. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
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37.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a puppet:
First, find an old sock.
Then, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
___, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally -
38.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First - 39.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Wash the fruit. (c) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
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40.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) Finally (c) First
Answer key
- Put the can back in its place.
- Finally
- Float your boat in a puddle.
- Next
- Give the card to your friend.
- Next
- Then
- Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
- First
- Wash the rice in cold water.
- Knead the clay until it is soft.
- First
- Take two slices of bread.
- Tie a ribbon on top.
- First
- Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- Then
- Then
- Tie the string to the kite.
- Finally
- Wet your toothbrush.
- Finally
- First
- Switch on the camera.
- Then
- Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
- Then
- Next
- Next
- Find an old sock.
- Strain the tea into cups.
- Next
- Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
- Fold a sheet of card in half.
- Finally
- First
- Mix them in a bowl and serve.
- First
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