FIRST, THEN, NEXT, FINALLY, BEFORE and AFTER are used to give sequence to

actions.
Example:
9:25- First he walked in without knocking the door.
9:27 - Then. he sat down
9:28 - Next, he took his books.
9:50- Finally, the teacher asked.
Example:
First they take a shower and then they have breakfast.
Before having breakfast they take a shower. = Before breakfast they take a
shower.
After taking a shower they have breakfast. = After the shower they have
breakfast.
Notice that
Before + verb + ing form
After + noun

Put each group of sentences in order and de use the expressions first, then and finally, one for each sentence.

He called the doctor.

He opened the window.

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He got a cold.

Eat salad and fish.

Sit down .

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Wash your hands

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Read the sentences and complete the blanks using before or after.

First they have lunch. Then they play in the garden.

______________________ playing in the garden they have lunch.

______________________ having lunch, they play in the garden.

First they arrive at school. Then they have lessons.

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First they buy the tickets. Then they go the cinema.

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First they arrive at the beach. Then they go for a swim.

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