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 a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Roll it into a ball. (b) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
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2.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 -
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.
Next, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
___, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally - 4.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
- 5.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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6.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally - 7.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Ask everyone to smile. (c) Switch on the camera.
- 8.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
- 9.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (b) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (c) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
- 10.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Fold it into a triangle shape.
- 11.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Find the books for each class. (b) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (c) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
- 12.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) Pour in milk and add some sugar.
- 13.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.
- 14.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
- 15.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
- 16.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Wash the fruit. (c) Chop all the fruit into small pieces.
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17.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally -
18.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) First (c) Finally -
19.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to cook rice:
First, wash the rice in cold water.
Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
___, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally - 20.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (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.
- 21.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (b) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
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22.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 - 23.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stick the edges with tape. (b) Fold the paper around the gift. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
- 24.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Walk straight across the road. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
- 25.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.
- 26.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write the address and stick a stamp. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Drop it in the post box.
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27.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First -
28.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 - 29.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- 30.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
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31.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally -
32.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then -
33.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make a paper boat:
First, take a sheet of paper.
___, fold it into a triangle shape.
Next, pull the sides open into a boat.
Finally, float your boat in a puddle. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally - 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 brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
- 36.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Ask everyone to smile. (c) Switch on the camera.
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37.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.
___, stick the edges with tape.
Finally, tie a ribbon on top. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally - 38.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (c) Boil it until the water is soaked up.
- 39.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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40.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
Answer key
- Knead the clay until it is soft.
- First
- Finally
- Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
- Wind the string in to bring it down.
- Next
- Press the button to click the photo.
- Boil water in a pan.
- Let it cool, then cut a slice.
- Float your boat in a puddle.
- Check the timetable for tomorrow.
- Strain the tea into cups.
- Wet your hands under the tap.
- Rinse your mouth and the brush.
- Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- Wash the fruit.
- First
- Then
- Finally
- Tie the string to the kite.
- Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
- First
- Tie a ribbon on top.
- Stop at the edge of the pavement.
- Fill the watering can at the tap.
- Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
- Next
- Then
- Take two slices of bread.
- Cover it with the other slice and eat.
- First
- First
- Then
- Fold a sheet of card in half.
- Wet your toothbrush.
- Switch on the camera.
- Next
- Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- Cut a lemon in half.
- Finally
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