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Understanding 'Finally' and 'At Last'

Understanding 'Finally' and 'At Last'

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

This video tutorial explains the difference between the phrases 'finally' and 'at last'. 'Finally' is used to indicate the last item in a sequence, while 'at last' is used when something anticipated for a long time occurs. The video provides examples and guidance on using these phrases correctly, especially in writing. It also highlights common mistakes and offers tips for proper usage.

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16 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake made by English learners when using 'finally' and 'at last'?

Using 'finally' to express relief

Using 'at last' to express a sequence

Using 'at last' to indicate the final item in a series

Using 'finally' to start a sentence

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word is similar in meaning to 'finally'?

Eventually

Firstly

Initially

Lastly

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'at last' imply?

The beginning of a process

A long-awaited event has occurred

A negative outcome

The end of a sequence

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which phrase is used to express a long-awaited event?

Lastly

Eventually

At last

Finally

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which phrase should not be used to indicate the final item in a series?

Lastly

At last

Finally

Last but not least

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct sequence of words to indicate order in writing?

First, next, then, at last

First, secondly, thirdly, at last

First, at last, then, finally

First, next, then, finally

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which phrase should never be used in the context of 'last but not least'?

Last but not least

Lastly

At last

Finally

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