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 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) Finally (b) Next (c) First - 2.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stick the edges with tape. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Fold the paper around the gift.
- 3.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (b) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (c) Boil water in a pan.
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4.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally - 5.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (b) Roll it into a ball. (c) Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
- 6.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Wash the fruit. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
- 7.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Fill the watering can at the tap.
- 8.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Find an old sock.
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9.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 -
10.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then - 11.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (b) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
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12.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 -
13.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then - 14.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
- 15.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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16.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First - 17.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
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18.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.
___, scrub between your fingers.
Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next - 19.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
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20.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 -
21.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally - 22.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (b) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (c) Find the books for each class.
- 23.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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24.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 -
25.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to bake a cake:
First, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
Then, pour the mixture into a cake tin.
___, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
Finally, let it cool, then cut a slice. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First - 26.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Write a message inside. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
- 27.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- 28.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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29.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then -
30.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to cross the road:
First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
___, 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 - 31.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Ask everyone to smile. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
- 32.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) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
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33.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to bake a cake:
First, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
___, 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 - 34.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold it into a triangle shape. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Pull the sides open into a boat.
- 35.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.
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36.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a clay pot:
___, knead the clay until it is soft.
Then, roll it into a ball.
Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First - 37.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Tie the string to the kite. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Hold the kite up to the wind.
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38.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.
Next, wait until the road is clear.
___, walk straight across the road. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First - 39.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (b) Drop it in the post box. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
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40.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
Answer key
- Next
- Tie a ribbon on top.
- Boil water in a pan.
- Next
- Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
- Mix them in a bowl and serve.
- Put the can back in its place.
- Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
- Finally
- First
- Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
- Finally
- Then
- Wet your toothbrush.
- Cut a lemon in half.
- Finally
- Wind the string in to bring it down.
- Next
- Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- Finally
- Finally
- Check the timetable for tomorrow.
- Knead the clay until it is soft.
- Then
- Next
- Fold a sheet of card in half.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- Take two slices of bread.
- Then
- Then
- Press the button to click the photo.
- Let it cool, then cut a slice.
- Then
- Take a sheet of paper.
- Float your boat in a puddle.
- First
- Tie the string to the kite.
- Finally
- Drop it in the post box.
- Then
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