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 make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (c) Squeeze the juice into a jug.
- 2.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) Make a hole with your finger.
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3.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to cook rice:
___, wash the rice in cold water.
Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
Finally, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First - 4.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Tie the string to the kite. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Let out the string slowly as it rises.
- 5.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Rub soap all over them.
- 6.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold it into a triangle shape. (b) Pull the sides open into a boat. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
- 7.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Tie a ribbon on top. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Fold the paper around the gift.
- 8.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 the address and stick a stamp.
- 9.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (b) Look right, left and right again. (c) Walk straight across the road.
- 10.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- 11.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.
- 12.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (b) Rub soap all over them. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
- 13.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) Drop the seed in and cover it.
- 14.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Pour water gently at the roots. (c) Fill the watering can at the tap.
- 15.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (b) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
- 16.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Roll it into a ball. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Press your thumb in and shape the pot.
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17.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a puppet:
___, find an old sock.
Then, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
Finally, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally -
18.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally - 19.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) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
- 20.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Draw a picture on the front.
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21.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because -
22.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to cook rice:
First, wash the rice in cold water.
___, put the rice and water in a pot.
Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
Finally, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then - 23.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Take two slices of bread.
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24.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) Finally (c) First - 25.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
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26.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then - 27.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Draw a picture on the front. (b) Write a message inside. (c) Give the card to your friend.
- 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 make lemonade:
First, cut a lemon in half.
___, squeeze the juice into a jug.
Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then -
30.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally -
31.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 -
32.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then - 33.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
- 34.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
- 35.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold it into a triangle shape. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Pull the sides open into a boat.
- 36.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (c) Let it cool, then cut a slice.
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37.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) Because (c) Finally - 38.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Ask everyone to smile. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
- 39.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Boil water in a pan.
- 40.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write the address and stick a stamp. (b) Drop it in the post box. (c) Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
Answer key
- Stir well and pour it into glasses.
- Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- First
- Wind the string in to bring it down.
- Wet your hands under the tap.
- Take a sheet of paper.
- Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
- Drop it in the post box.
- Walk straight across the road.
- Wash the rice in cold water.
- Wet your toothbrush.
- Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- Fill a small pot with soil.
- Fill the watering can at the tap.
- Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
- Knead the clay until it is soft.
- First
- First
- Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- Fold a sheet of card in half.
- Finally
- Then
- Take two slices of bread.
- First
- Switch on the camera.
- Then
- Give the card to your friend.
- Rinse your mouth and the brush.
- Then
- Finally
- Then
- First
- Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
- Cut a lemon in half.
- Float your boat in a puddle.
- Let it cool, then cut a slice.
- Finally
- Press the button to click the photo.
- Strain the tea into cups.
- Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
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