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 send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Drop it in the post box.
- 2.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.
- 3.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) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
- 4.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
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5.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a greeting card:
First, fold a sheet of card in half.
Then, draw a picture on the front.
Next, write a message inside.
___, give the card to your friend. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First - 6.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wash the fruit. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
- 7.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Scrub between your fingers.
- 8.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (b) Wet your toothbrush. (c) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
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9.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First - 10.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Look right, left and right again. (c) Walk straight across the road.
- 11.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (b) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
- 12.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold the paper around the gift. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
- 13.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Carry it to the garden.
- 14.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Spread butter on each slice. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
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15.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) Next (c) Finally -
16.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) Finally (c) First - 17.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (b) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (c) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
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18.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 -
19.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then -
20.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally - 21.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Make a hole with your finger. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- 22.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Tie a ribbon on top. (b) Stick the edges with tape. (c) Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
- 23.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
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24.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First -
25.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally - 26.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Fold it into a triangle shape.
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27.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to wash your hands:
___, wet your hands under the tap.
Then, rub soap all over them.
Next, scrub between your fingers.
Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally - 28.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Wet your toothbrush. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
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29.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First -
30.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First -
31.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) Finally (c) Then - 32.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) Fill a small pot with soil.
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33.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then - 34.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- 35.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (b) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (c) Find the books for each class.
- 36.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Switch on the camera.
- 37.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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38.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) Then (c) Finally -
39.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 - 40.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.
Answer key
- Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
- Wet your hands under the tap.
- Wash the fruit.
- Press the button to click the photo.
- Finally
- Mix them in a bowl and serve.
- Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- Wet your toothbrush.
- Then
- Walk straight across the road.
- Let it cool, then cut a slice.
- Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
- Fill the watering can at the tap.
- Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- Next
- Then
- Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
- First
- First
- First
- Fill a small pot with soil.
- Tie a ribbon on top.
- Wind the string in to bring it down.
- First
- Next
- Float your boat in a puddle.
- First
- Rinse your mouth and the brush.
- Finally
- Finally
- Then
- Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- Then
- Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- Check the timetable for tomorrow.
- Switch on the camera.
- Cut a lemon in half.
- Then
- Finally
- Knead the clay until it is soft.
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