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First, Then, and Finally Exercise

August 20, 2026 A2pdf

Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1............... wash your hands, then start cooking.
Wrong!
Use "First" for the beginning of a list or set of steps.
2Buy a ticket at the machine. ............... wait on the platform.
Wrong!
Use "Then" for the next step after an earlier action.
3Mix the eggs and flour, bake the cake, and ............... let it cool.
Wrong!
Use "Finally" for the last step in a sequence.
4Open the music app ..............., and then choose a song.
Wrong!
Use "first" when you name the action that happens before the next one.
5Cut the vegetables, ............... cook the soup, and finally serve it.
Wrong!
Use "then" for a middle step before the last action.
6Write your email, check the address, and ............... send it.
Wrong!
Use "finally" for the action at the end of the sequence.
7Check the map ..............., and then walk to the museum.
Wrong!
Use "first" for the action you do before other actions.
8Put your bag on the desk. ............... sit down. Finally, take out your books.
Wrong!
Use "Then" for the next step after the first step and before the last step.
9............... get dressed, then eat breakfast, and finally brush your teeth.
Wrong!
Use "First" to introduce the beginning of a routine or plan.
10Put the tea in the cup and ............... add milk.
Wrong!
Use "then" for an action that happens after another action.
11Choose your shoes. Then try them on. ............... pay at the desk.
Wrong!
Use "Finally" when there are no more steps after this one.
12Wash the fruit, then cut it. ............... put it in a bowl.
Wrong!
Use "Finally" for the last action after the earlier steps.

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Answers

  1. First wash your hands, then start cooking.
  2. Buy a ticket at the machine. Then wait on the platform.
  3. Mix the eggs and flour, bake the cake, and Finally let it cool.
  4. Open the music app first, and then choose a song.
  5. Cut the vegetables, then cook the soup, and finally serve it.
  6. Write your email, check the address, and finally send it.
  7. Check the map first, and then walk to the museum.
  8. Put your bag on the desk. Then sit down. Finally, take out your books.
  9. First get dressed, then eat breakfast, and finally brush your teeth.
  10. Put the tea in the cup and then add milk.
  11. Choose your shoes. Then try them on. Finally pay at the desk.
  12. Wash the fruit, then cut it. Finally put it in a bowl.

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