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 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) Spread butter on each slice.
- 2.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) Fold the paper around the gift.
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3.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to plant a seed:
First, fill a small pot with soil.
Then, make a hole with your finger.
Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
___, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First - 4.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (b) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (c) Find an old sock.
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5.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First - 6.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Ask everyone to smile.
- 7.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.
- 8.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Wash the fruit.
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9.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to brush your teeth:
First, wet your toothbrush.
___, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally -
10.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.
Next, write the address and stick a stamp.
___, drop it in the post box. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because - 11.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Tie a ribbon on top. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Stick the edges with tape.
- 12.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Add tea leaves to the boiling water.
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13.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to fly a kite:
___, tie the string to the kite.
Then, hold the kite up to the wind.
Next, let out the string slowly as it rises.
Finally, wind the string in to bring it down. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally - 14.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Let it cool, then cut a slice.
- 15.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Look right, left and right again. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Walk straight across the road.
- 16.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
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17.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then - 18.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
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19.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) First (c) Finally - 20.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.
- 21.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wash the fruit. (b) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
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22.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) First (c) Because - 23.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Draw a picture on the front. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
- 24.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (b) Hold the kite up to the wind. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
- 25.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Let out the string slowly as it rises.
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26.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to pack a school bag:
___, check the timetable for tomorrow.
Then, 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) First (b) Then (c) Finally - 27.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Float your boat in a puddle. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Fold it into a triangle shape.
- 28.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.
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29.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First -
30.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally - 31.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.
- 32.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Carry it to the garden. (c) Fill the watering can at the tap.
- 33.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Ask everyone to smile. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Switch on the camera.
- 34.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (b) Roll it into a ball. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
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35.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then -
36.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 -
37.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally -
38.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next -
39.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 - 40.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.
Answer key
- Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
- Finally
- Find an old sock.
- First
- Press the button to click the photo.
- Wet your toothbrush.
- Mix them in a bowl and serve.
- Then
- Finally
- Tie a ribbon on top.
- Boil water in a pan.
- First
- Let it cool, then cut a slice.
- Walk straight across the road.
- Take two slices of bread.
- First
- Rinse your mouth and the brush.
- First
- Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
- Wash the fruit.
- Finally
- Give the card to your friend.
- Tie the string to the kite.
- Wind the string in to bring it down.
- First
- Float your boat in a puddle.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- Next
- Finally
- Cut a lemon in half.
- Fill the watering can at the tap.
- Switch on the camera.
- Knead the clay until it is soft.
- Then
- Finally
- Then
- Next
- Then
- Stop at the edge of the pavement.
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