Examples of 'First, Next, Then, Finally' in Sentences for Grade 3

📚 Quick Study Guide

🔍 'First' introduces the beginning of a sequence. 💡 'Next' indicates what happens after 'first'. 📝 'Then' continues the sequence, adding another step. ✅ 'Finally' signals the end of the sequence. 🍎 These words are called transition words, linking ideas. 🎨 They help make your writing clear and easy to follow. 🚀 Remember to use commas after each of these words!

Practice Quiz

1. Which word shows the beginning of a sequence?
   1. Quickly
   2. First
   3. Later
   4. Suddenly
2. What word comes after 'first' in a sequence?
   1. Before
   2. Next
   3. After
   4. During
3. Which word can be used to add another step in a sequence?
   1. However
   2. Although
   3. Then
   4. Because
4. Which word signals the end of a sequence?
   1. Afterward
   2. Finally
   3. Meanwhile
   4. Soon
5. Complete the sentence: First, I brush my teeth. _____, I eat breakfast.
   1. However
   2. Next
   3. Because
   4. But
6. Complete the sentence: _____, we add flour. Next, we add sugar. _____, we bake the cake.
   1. First, Finally
   2. Then, First
   3. Finally, First
   4. Next, Finally
7. Which sentence uses 'First, Next, Then, Finally' correctly?
   1. Next, I woke up. First, I ate breakfast. Finally, I brushed my teeth. Then, I went to school.
   2. First, I woke up. Next, I brushed my teeth. Then, I ate breakfast. Finally, I went to school.
   3. Finally, I woke up. Then, I brushed my teeth. Next, I ate breakfast. First, I went to school.
   4. Then, I woke up. Finally, I brushed my teeth. First, I ate breakfast. Next, I went to school.