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 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 -
2.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally - 3.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Carry it to the garden.
- 4.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.
- 5.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop it in the post box. (b) Write the address and stick a stamp. (c) Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
- 6.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Make a hole with your finger. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
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7.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) Finally (c) First -
8.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to brush your teeth:
___, wet your toothbrush.
Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally -
9.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because - 10.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.
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11.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next -
12.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 - 13.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Look right, left and right again. (b) Walk straight across the road. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
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14.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First - 15.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Sew on a red tongue of cloth.
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16.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First -
17.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 -
18.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First -
19.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then -
20.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because -
21.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally - 22.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (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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23.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because -
24.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.
___, pour in milk and add some sugar.
Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First - 25.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Wash the fruit.
- 26.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) Find the books for each class. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
- 27.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.
- 28.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Fold it into a triangle shape. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
- 29.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) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
- 30.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Make a hole with your finger. (b) Drop the seed in and cover it. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- 31.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stick the edges with tape. (b) Fold the paper around the gift. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
- 32.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (b) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (c) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
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33.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because - 34.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
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35.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a clay pot:
First, knead the clay until it is soft.
___, 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 -
36.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First - 37.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Write the address and stick a stamp. (c) Drop it in the post box.
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38.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to fly a kite:
First, tie the string to the kite.
___, 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 - 39.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Spread butter on each slice. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Take two slices of bread.
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40.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.
Next, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
___, let it cool, then cut a slice. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
Answer key
- Next
- Finally
- Fill the watering can at the tap.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
- Fill a small pot with soil.
- First
- First
- Finally
- Switch on the camera.
- Next
- Then
- Stop at the edge of the pavement.
- Next
- Find an old sock.
- First
- First
- Next
- First
- Finally
- Finally
- Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- Finally
- Next
- Wash the fruit.
- Check the timetable for tomorrow.
- Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
- Take a sheet of paper.
- Walk straight across the road.
- Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- Tie a ribbon on top.
- Stir well and pour it into glasses.
- Finally
- Wind the string in to bring it down.
- Then
- First
- Drop it in the post box.
- Then
- Take two slices of bread.
- Finally
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