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 wash your hands:
First, wet your hands under the tap.
___, rub soap all over them.
Next, scrub between your fingers.
Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally -
2.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First - 3.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.
- 4.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Draw a picture on the front. (b) Write a message inside. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
- 5.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
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6.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to water the plants:
___, fill the watering can at the tap.
Then, carry it to the garden.
Next, pour water gently at the roots.
Finally, put the can back in its place. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First -
7.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First -
8.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a fruit salad:
___, wash the fruit.
Then, 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) Then (c) Finally - 9.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Pour the mixture into a cake tin.
- 10.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
- 11.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Ask everyone to smile. (c) Point it at your friends.
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12.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.
___, write a message inside.
Finally, give the card to your friend. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next - 13.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.
- 14.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Drop it in the post box. (c) Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
- 15.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Find the books for each class.
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16.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.
___, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
Finally, zip the bag and keep it by the door. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First -
17.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally -
18.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally - 19.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
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20.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) Then (c) First - 21.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- 22.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (b) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
- 23.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Pull the sides open into a boat. (c) Fold it into a triangle shape.
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24.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 - 25.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold the paper around the gift. (b) Stick the edges with tape. (c) Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
- 26.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Fold the paper around the gift.
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27.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) Finally (c) Next -
28.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally -
29.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then - 30.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (c) Boil it until the water is soaked up.
- 31.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Boil water in a pan.
- 32.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.
- 33.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.
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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) Next (b) Finally (c) First -
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) First (b) Finally (c) Then - 36.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Drop the seed in and cover it. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
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37.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then - 38.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
- 39.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Walk straight across the road.
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40.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
Answer key
- Then
- First
- Float your boat in a puddle.
- Fold a sheet of card in half.
- Mix them in a bowl and serve.
- First
- First
- First
- Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
- Rinse your mouth and the brush.
- Switch on the camera.
- Next
- Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- Drop it in the post box.
- Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
- Next
- Finally
- First
- Stir well and pour it into glasses.
- Then
- Take two slices of bread.
- Wet your toothbrush.
- Take a sheet of paper.
- Finally
- Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
- Tie a ribbon on top.
- Next
- Finally
- Then
- Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- Boil water in a pan.
- Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
- Press the button to click the photo.
- Next
- Then
- Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- First
- Find an old sock.
- Stop at the edge of the pavement.
- Then
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