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 cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (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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2.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) Finally (c) First - 3.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.
- 4.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.
- 5.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Roll it into a ball. (c) Press your thumb in and shape the pot.
- 6.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (b) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
- 7.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Carry it to the garden. (c) Fill the watering can at the tap.
- 8.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.
- 9.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Write a message inside.
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10.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First - 11.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Squeeze the juice into a jug.
- 12.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Fold it into a triangle shape. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
- 13.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Switch on the camera.
- 14.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Hold the kite up to the wind.
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15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to take a photo:
First, switch on the camera.
___, point it at your friends.
Next, ask everyone to smile.
Finally, press the button to click the photo. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then - 16.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.
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17.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 -
18.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally -
19.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then -
20.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First -
21.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 -
22.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to make tea:
___, boil water in a pan.
Then, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally - 23.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Scrub between your fingers.
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24.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 -
25.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.
Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
___, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First - 26.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
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27.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) Then (c) Finally - 28.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Drop the seed in and cover it.
- 29.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
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30.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) Finally (c) Then -
31.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) Because (c) Finally - 32.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Fold it into a triangle shape.
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33.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally -
34.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) Finally (c) Then -
35.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to fly a kite:
First, tie the string to the kite.
___, 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 - 36.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
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37.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First -
38.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
How to plant a seed:
First, fill a small pot with soil.
___, 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) Then (b) First (c) Finally - 39.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Point it at your friends.
- 40.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Find the books for each class.
Answer key
- Walk straight across the road.
- Finally
- Put the can back in its place.
- Stop at the edge of the pavement.
- Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
- Fill the watering can at the tap.
- Wash the fruit.
- Give the card to your friend.
- Then
- Cut a lemon in half.
- Float your boat in a puddle.
- Switch on the camera.
- Wind the string in to bring it down.
- Then
- Tie a ribbon on top.
- Next
- Next
- First
- Finally
- Next
- First
- Rinse and dry them on a towel.
- First
- Finally
- Strain the tea into cups.
- First
- Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
- Boil water in a pan.
- First
- Finally
- Take a sheet of paper.
- Finally
- First
- Then
- Tie the string to the kite.
- Next
- Then
- Press the button to click the photo.
- Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
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