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 FIRST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (c) Cut a lemon in half.
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2.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 - 3.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Boil it until the water is soaked up.
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4.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally - 5.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Spread butter on each slice. (b) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
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6.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 - 7.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Draw a picture on the front. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
- 8.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
- 9.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Float your boat in a puddle. (b) Fold it into a triangle shape. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
- 10.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Drop the seed in and cover it. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
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11.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then - 12.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.
- 13.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) Hold the kite up to the wind.
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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) First (b) Finally (c) Next - 15.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.
- 16.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) Ask everyone to smile.
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17.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to bake a cake:
First, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
___, pour the mixture into a cake tin.
Next, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
Finally, let it cool, then cut a slice. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally - 18.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) Draw a picture on the front.
- 19.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Sew on a red tongue of cloth.
- 20.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Carry it to the garden.
- 21.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) Wait until the road is clear.
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22.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next - 23.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find the books for each class. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Put the books and pencil box in the bag.
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24.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.
Next, write a message inside.
___, give the card to your friend. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally - 25.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Fill the watering can at the tap.
- 26.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.
- 27.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Write the address and stick a stamp. (c) Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
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28.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) Then (c) Finally - 29.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.
- 30.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (b) Find an old sock. (c) Sew on a red tongue of cloth.
- 31.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
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32.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because -
33.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to take a photo:
First, switch on the camera.
Then, point it at your friends.
Next, ask everyone to smile.
___, press the button to click the photo. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because -
34.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.
___, pour water gently at the roots.
Finally, put the can back in its place. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First -
35.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 -
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) Finally (b) First (c) Then - 37.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Stick the edges with tape. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
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38.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) Finally (c) Then - 39.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stick the edges with tape. (b) Fold the paper around the gift. (c) Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
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40.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
Answer key
- Cut a lemon in half.
- Next
- Wash the rice in cold water.
- First
- Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- Finally
- Give the card to your friend.
- Float your boat in a puddle.
- Take a sheet of paper.
- Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- First
- Wet your toothbrush.
- Wind the string in to bring it down.
- Next
- Switch on the camera.
- Press the button to click the photo.
- Then
- Fold a sheet of card in half.
- Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
- Fill the watering can at the tap.
- Stop at the edge of the pavement.
- Next
- Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
- Finally
- Put the can back in its place.
- Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
- First
- Walk straight across the road.
- Find an old sock.
- Strain the tea into cups.
- Finally
- Finally
- Next
- First
- First
- Tie a ribbon on top.
- First
- Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
- First
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