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 take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Point it at your friends.
- 2.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- 3.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (c) Cut a lemon in half.
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4.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then -
5.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally - 6.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
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7.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally -
8.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to brush your teeth:
First, wet your toothbrush.
Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
___, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First -
9.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) Finally (c) Next - 10.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Spread butter on each slice. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- 11.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Drop the seed in and cover it. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
- 12.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.
- 13.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Fold the paper around the gift. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
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14.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) First (c) Finally -
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) Because (b) First (c) Finally - 16.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rub soap all over them. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- 17.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Write a message inside.
- 18.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Carry it to the garden. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Put the can back in its place.
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19.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First - 20.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rub soap all over them. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
- 21.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (b) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
- 22.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (c) Squeeze the juice into a jug.
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23.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First -
24.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) Then (c) First -
25.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) First (c) Next -
26.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 -
27.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because -
28.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 -
29.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 - 30.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Make a hole with your finger. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
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31.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.
___, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
Finally, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally - 32.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Add tea leaves to the boiling water.
- 33.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Walk straight across the road. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Look right, left and right again.
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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.
___, let out the string slowly as it rises.
Finally, wind the string in to bring it down. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next - 35.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Sew on a red tongue of cloth.
- 36.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Point it at your friends.
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37.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make tea:
First, boil water in a pan.
Then, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
___, strain the tea into cups. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because - 38.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Pour in milk and add some sugar.
- 39.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.
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40.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a fruit salad:
First, wash the fruit.
Then, peel the banana and the orange.
___, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
Answer key
- Press the button to click the photo.
- Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- Stir well and pour it into glasses.
- Then
- Then
- Take a sheet of paper.
- Then
- Finally
- Next
- Take two slices of bread.
- Fill a small pot with soil.
- Tie a ribbon on top.
- Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
- Finally
- Finally
- Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- Fold a sheet of card in half.
- Put the can back in its place.
- First
- Wet your hands under the tap.
- Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
- Cut a lemon in half.
- First
- First
- Next
- First
- Finally
- First
- First
- Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- Next
- Strain the tea into cups.
- Walk straight across the road.
- Next
- Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
- Switch on the camera.
- Finally
- Boil water in a pan.
- Fill the watering can at the tap.
- Next
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