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 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) Then (b) Finally (c) First - 2.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) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (c) Find the books for each class.
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3.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next -
4.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 - 5.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Point it at your friends.
- 6.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wind the string in to bring it down. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Hold the kite up to the wind.
- 7.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Spread butter on each slice. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
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8.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally - 9.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stick the edges with tape. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
- 10.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Find the books for each class. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
- 11.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Carry it to the garden. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Pour water gently at the roots.
- 12.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- 13.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
- 14.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.
- 15.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write the address and stick a stamp. (b) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (c) Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
- 16.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.
- 17.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
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18.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 -
19.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to plant a seed:
___, fill a small pot with soil.
Then, make a hole with your finger.
Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then -
20.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 -
21.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) Finally (c) Then -
22.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 - 23.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (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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24.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then - 25.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Wash the fruit.
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26.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to cross the road:
___, stop at the edge of the pavement.
Then, look right, left and right again.
Next, wait until the road is clear.
Finally, walk straight across the road. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally -
27.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a fruit salad:
First, wash the fruit.
___, peel the banana and the orange.
Next, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then -
28.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First - 29.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (c) Wash the fruit.
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30.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) Then (c) First - 31.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
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32.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a sandwich:
First, take two slices of bread.
___, 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 -
33.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.
___, pull the sides open into a boat.
Finally, float your boat in a puddle. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First - 34.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Roll it into a ball. (b) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (c) Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
- 35.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (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 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) Finally (b) First (c) Because -
37.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally -
38.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) Because (c) Finally -
39.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 - 40.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.
Answer key
- First
- Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
- Next
- First
- Switch on the camera.
- Tie the string to the kite.
- Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- Then
- Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
- Check the timetable for tomorrow.
- Fill the watering can at the tap.
- Wash the rice in cold water.
- Stir well and pour it into glasses.
- Float your boat in a puddle.
- Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
- Take two slices of bread.
- Fill a small pot with soil.
- Next
- First
- First
- First
- Finally
- Walk straight across the road.
- First
- Wash the fruit.
- First
- Then
- Next
- Mix them in a bowl and serve.
- First
- Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- Then
- Next
- Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
- Put the can back in its place.
- Finally
- First
- Finally
- Next
- Press the button to click the photo.
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