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 tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Pour in milk and add some sugar.
- 2.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Tie the string to the kite. (b) Hold the kite up to the wind. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
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3.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a fruit salad:
First, wash the fruit.
Then, peel the banana and the orange.
___, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First - 4.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop it in the post box. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Write the address and stick a stamp.
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5.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally - 6.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Spread butter on each slice. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- 7.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- 8.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (b) Walk straight across the road. (c) Look right, left and right again.
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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.
___, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next -
10.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then -
11.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then - 12.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.
- 13.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (b) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (c) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
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14.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) Finally (c) First -
15.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 - 16.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Carry it to the garden.
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17.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First - 18.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (b) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
- 19.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
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20.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next - 21.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (b) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (c) Squeeze the juice into a jug.
- 22.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Press your thumb in and shape the pot.
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23.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally - 24.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wash the fruit. (b) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (c) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
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25.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally -
26.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then - 27.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (b) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (c) Find an old sock.
- 28.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Make a hole with your finger. (b) Drop the seed in and cover it. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
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29.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) Next (c) Finally -
30.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.
___, drop the seed in and cover it.
Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First - 31.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Fold it into a triangle shape. (c) Pull the sides open into a boat.
- 32.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Pull the sides open into a boat. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
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33.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 - 34.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Write a message inside.
- 35.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Carry it to the garden. (c) Put the can back in its place.
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36.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then - 37.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
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38.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) Next (c) Finally -
39.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First - 40.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.
Answer key
- Boil water in a pan.
- Wind the string in to bring it down.
- Next
- Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
- Finally
- Take two slices of bread.
- Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- Stop at the edge of the pavement.
- Next
- Then
- First
- Check the timetable for tomorrow.
- Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
- Finally
- First
- Put the can back in its place.
- Then
- Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
- Rinse your mouth and the brush.
- Next
- Stir well and pour it into glasses.
- Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
- First
- Mix them in a bowl and serve.
- Finally
- Then
- Find an old sock.
- Fill a small pot with soil.
- Next
- Next
- Take a sheet of paper.
- Float your boat in a puddle.
- First
- Fold a sheet of card in half.
- Fill the watering can at the tap.
- First
- Let it cool, then cut a slice.
- Next
- Then
- Cut a lemon in half.
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