🇨🇴 ICFES SaberSemana 18 · 10 preguntas

Connectors Sequence

Bundle W18 de Inglés para Grado 7 en Colombia (DBA MEN Colombia): 10 preguntas con explicación pedagógica.

Alineación: DBA MEN Colombia

CO-ING-7-2026-W18-connectors-sequence-001-MASTERY-bundle

Pregunta 1

Bloom: Remember

Identifying the connector for the start of a sequence.

Which word is used to introduce the very first action in a list of events?

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Respuesta correcta: C) First

  • A) ThenIncorrect. This is for something that happens after.
  • B) FinallyIncorrect. This is for the last event.
  • C) FirstCorrect! "First" introduces the beginning of a sequence.
  • D) After thatIncorrect. This indicates a subsequent action.

💡 Explicación

The student identifies the basic function of the connector "first".

Pregunta 2

Bloom: Remember

Identifying the connector for the end of a sequence.

What connector do we use for the last step in a process?

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Respuesta correcta: D) Finally

  • A) NextIncorrect. This is for middle steps.
  • B) FirstIncorrect. This is for the first step.
  • C) SecondIncorrect. This is for the second step.
  • D) FinallyCorrect! "Finally" signals the conclusion of a sequence.

💡 Explicación

The student identifies the connector used to signal the end of a list or process.

Pregunta 3

Bloom: Understand

Ordering steps for making a sandwich.

"I take two slices of bread. ________, I put some cheese between them."

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Respuesta correcta: C) Then

  • A) FinallyIncorrect. You usually do more steps after putting cheese (like eating it).
  • B) FirstIncorrect. Taking the bread was the first step.
  • C) ThenCorrect! "Then" connects the first step to the next one.
  • D) BeforeIncorrect. This would reverse the logical order.

💡 Explicación

The student understands the logical progression of steps in a simple procedure.

Pregunta 4

Bloom: Understand

Describing a morning routine.

Choose the most logical sequence of connectors.
"________ I wake up. ________ I take a shower. ________ I have breakfast."

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Respuesta correcta: C) First / Then / Finally

  • A) Finally / First / ThenWaking up is the opening action, so it cannot be introduced by 'Finally'.
  • B) Next / Finally / First'Next' before 'Finally' is out of order, and 'First' at the end inverts the sequence.
  • C) First / Then / FinallyThe actions run start to finish, which is 'First / Then / Finally'.
  • D) First / Finally / ThenThe shower is the middle step, so 'Finally' in the second blank misplaces it.

💡 Explicación

The student understands the standard structure of a three-step sequence.

Pregunta 5

Bloom: Apply

A recipe for a typical Colombian fruit juice.

"Wash the fruit. ________, cut it into pieces. ________, put it in the blender with water and sugar."

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Respuesta correcta: A) Next / After that

  • A) Next / After thatCorrect! These two connectors work perfectly for middle steps in a sequence.
  • B) First / NextIncorrect. Washing was the first step, so the second cannot be "First".
  • C) Finally / ThenIncorrect. "Finally" cannot come before "Then" in a logical list.
  • D) First / FinallyIncorrect. The blender is not the second step if there are more things coming.

💡 Explicación

The student applies multiple connectors to maintain the flow of a multi-step process.

Pregunta 6

Bloom: Apply

A student describing their Saturday.

"First, I went to the park. Next, I met my friends at the mall. After that, we watched a movie. Finally, I returned home at 9:00 PM."

What did the student do immediately after meeting friends?

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Respuesta correcta: B) Watched a movie.

  • A) Went to the park.Incorrect. This was before meeting them.
  • B) Watched a movie.Correct! The text says "After that (meeting friends), we watched a movie".
  • C) Returned home.Incorrect. This was the last step.
  • D) Had breakfast.Incorrect. Not mentioned.

💡 Explicación

The student applies reading strategies to extract chronological information using connectors.

Pregunta 7

Bloom: Apply

Organizing a school presentation.

"I prepared the slides last night. ________, I practiced the speech three times."

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Respuesta correcta: A) Afterward

  • A) AfterwardCorrect! "Afterward" is a synonym for "After that" or "Next".
  • B) FirstIncorrect. Preparing slides was the first action mentioned.
  • C) FinallyIncorrect. This would imply it was the very last thing in the whole project, but "Then" or "Afterward" fits a two-step list better.
  • D) SinceIncorrect. This is a connector of reason or time, not sequence here.

💡 Explicación

The student applies synonymous or alternative sequence connectors in a specific context.

Pregunta 8

Bloom: Analyze

Reconstructing a scrambled sequence.

1. Finally, we ate the cake.

2. First, my mom bought the ingredients.

3. Then, she mixed everything and baked it.

What is the correct logical order for these sentences?

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Respuesta correcta: B) 2 - 3 - 1

  • A) 1 - 2 - 3Incorrect. You can't eat the cake before buying ingredients.
  • B) 2 - 3 - 1Correct! First (Buy) -> Then (Mix/Bake) -> Finally (Eat).
  • C) 3 - 2 - 1Incorrect. "Then" cannot start the sequence.
  • D) 2 - 1 - 3Incorrect. You can't eat it before baking it.

💡 Explicación

The student analyzes the meaning and the connectors to reconstruct a logical sequence of events.

Pregunta 9

Bloom: Analyze

Choosing the best connector to show a result after a sequence.

"We walked for three hours. ________, we reached the top of the mountain."

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Respuesta correcta: B) Eventually

  • A) FirstIncorrect. Reaching the top is the result, not the start.
  • B) EventuallyCorrect! "Eventually" suggests a result after a long time or sequence of effort.
  • C) NextIncorrect. While possible, reaching the goal is usually signaled by something stronger.
  • D) WhileIncorrect. Not a sequence connector.

💡 Explicación

The student analyzes the nuances of sequence connectors and chooses one that implies the culmination of an effort.

Pregunta 10

Bloom: Evaluate

Evaluating a set of instructions.

"To use the computer: 1. Plug it in. 2. Press the power button. 3. Enter your password. 4. Start your work."

If we add the connector "Finally" to these instructions, which step should it belong to?

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Respuesta correcta: A) Step 4

  • A) Step 4Correct! "Finally" always introduces the last step in a list.
  • B) Step 1Incorrect. This is the start.
  • C) Step 2Incorrect. This is in the middle.
  • D) Step 3Incorrect. This is the penultimate step.

💡 Explicación

The student evaluates the structure of a list of instructions to correctly place a conclusion connector.

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