Sequence Adverbs

What is a Sequence Adverb?

Sequence adverbs are used to help describe a progression of events. Often used in recipes or instructions, sequence adverbs such as “first,” “then,” “next,” “after that,” and “finally” contain information about the order of actions and create natural transitions in writing.

Sequence adverbs are used to help describe a progression of events. Often used in recipes or instructions, sequence adverbs such as “first,” “then,” “next,” “after that,” and “finally” contain information about the order of actions and create natural transitions in writing.

Point 1: Sequence adverbs often come at the start of a sentence or clause and act as a marker as to order.

• First, heat the pan.
• After that, you press the delete key.
• Then you can make your correction.

Point 2: However, some sequence adverbs like 'first' and 'next'  can come at the end of a sentence or clause.

• You have to boil the water first.
• Press the red button next.

Point 3: 'Next', 'then' and 'after that' are interchangeable. They mark something between the start and finish.

• First, go down Cane Street.
  After that turn left onto Oak.
• First, get behind a rock.
  Then you can push the detonator.

Point 4: We often use sequence markers when giving instructions on how to do something, make something or go somewhere.

• First, get a can opener,
• Then, open the can of chili.
• Next, put the chili in a bowl.
• After that, put it in the microwave.
• Once it is warm, you can eat it.

What are the adverbs of sequence?

English	Spanish
Then	Luego, a continuación
Before considering	Antes de examinar, antes de considerar
After	Después, a continuación
First	Primero, primeramente
In the second instance	En segundo lugar
Second	Segundo
Last	En último lugar
Meanwhile	Mientras tanto
Finally	Finalmente
Next to	Siguiendo a, a continuación
Just	Apenas, tan, luego, justo
To begin with	Comenzando con, empezando con
Immediately	Inmediatamente

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Video Class -  Sequence Adverbs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HutuMqTAPw

for more information and videos visit: http://www.engvid.com/english-writing-sequencing-first-next-finally

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Practice - Sequence Adverbs

Exercise 1
https://www.businessenglish.com/grammar/sequence-adverbs.html?lang=spa

Exercise 2

http://www.soundgrammar.com/materials/M024-SequenceAdverbsFirstEtc.html

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