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 wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Rub soap all over them. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- 2.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
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3.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make tea:
First, boil water in a pan.
___, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First -
4.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then - 5.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.
- 6.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Find the books for each class. (b) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
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7.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because -
8.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 - 9.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) Take a sheet of paper.
- 10.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Put the rice and water in a pot.
- 11.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (b) Find the books for each class. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
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12.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because - 13.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.
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14.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First - 15.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
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16.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 - 17.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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18.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) Then (c) First - 19.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Add tea leaves to the boiling water.
- 20.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wind the string in to bring it down. (b) Hold the kite up to the wind. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
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21.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) Next (c) First - 22.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Draw a picture on the front. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
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23.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to brush your teeth:
First, wet your toothbrush.
Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
___, brush every tooth for two minutes.
Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next -
24.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because - 25.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold the paper around the gift. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Stick the edges with tape.
- 26.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Knead the clay until it is soft. (b) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (c) Roll it into a ball.
- 27.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (b) Find an old sock. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
- 28.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (b) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
- 29.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Walk straight across the road. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
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30.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.
___, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next - 31.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Let it cool, then cut a slice.
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32.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally -
33.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 - 34.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wash the fruit. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
- 35.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
- 36.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Boil water in a pan.
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37.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) Then (c) Finally -
38.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally - 39.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Wet your toothbrush. (c) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
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40.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) Then (c) First
Answer key
- Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- Rinse your mouth and the brush.
- Then
- Then
- Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- Check the timetable for tomorrow.
- Finally
- Finally
- Float your boat in a puddle.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
- Finally
- Wet your hands under the tap.
- Next
- Fill a small pot with soil.
- First
- Stop at the edge of the pavement.
- First
- Boil water in a pan.
- Wind the string in to bring it down.
- Next
- Fold a sheet of card in half.
- Next
- Finally
- Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
- Knead the clay until it is soft.
- Find an old sock.
- Wash the rice in cold water.
- Walk straight across the road.
- Next
- Let it cool, then cut a slice.
- Finally
- Finally
- Wash the fruit.
- Stir well and pour it into glasses.
- Strain the tea into cups.
- First
- Then
- Wet your toothbrush.
- Then
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