SEQUENCE ADVERBS

SEQUENCE ADVERBS

Sequencers are words that organize your writing and speaking, words like first, next, then, after that, and finally.

We often use sequencers in English when we give instructions, describe a process, or tell stories.

First

In or at the beginning (of a series of events).

Examples:

- First, put water to boil.

- Call your mom first then you call me.

Then

Next or after that.

Examples:

- Let me finish this job, then we'll go.

- Give her the letter to read, then she'll understand.

Next

Immediately after.

Examples:

- So what happened next?

- What would you like next?

- First, fry the garlic. Next, add the ginger.

Finally

Used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea.

Examples:

- Finally, I'd like to thank everyone for coming this evening.

- Finally, serve with salad.

QUESTIONS?

Multiple Choice

First, look to your left and right, and __________, you can safely cross the road.

• then

• after

Multiple Choice

After years of hard work, ___________ my brother is graduating from university.

• then

• finally

Multiple Choice

Please clean up your classroom. __________, go to the school hall.

• After

• After that

Multiple Choice

Annie is boiling some water. __________, she will make some tea for her parents.

• Then

• Lastly

Multiple Choice

I have finished my homework. __________, I am allowed to play football in the field.

• First

• Finally

Multiple Choice

To make an omelette, __________, you need to break two eggs into a bowl.

• first

• finally