This document discusses conjunctive adverbs that indicate sequence. It provides examples of common conjunctive adverbs used to show sequence, such as "afterwards", "beforehand", "meanwhile", and "then". It also lists other signal words that indicate sequence, such as "after", "as soon", "before", and "finally". The document includes examples of how to use sequencing words like "soon", "next", "in the meantime", and "in the first place" in sentences. The overall purpose is to help English language learners understand and use conjunctive adverbs to show the chronological order of events in writing.

1. Connecting Words V
Sequence
Topic: Conjunctive adverbs: sequence
Audience: English language learners
Prepared by: G&R Languages - August, 2013
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Logical and chronological sequenceFirst, workout
Then, muscles

2. Sequence
Common Expressions
Topic: English Grammar: sequence
Audience: English language learners
Prepared by: G&R Languages - August, 2013
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Afterwards / Beforehand / Meanwhile / Then, etc.
Flatten boxes beforehand
Recycle cardboard afterwards

3. Sequence
“Signal’ Expressions
After
As soon as
Before
Finally

4. Sequence
More “Signal’ Words
Next
Soon
In the first place
In the meantime

5. Sequence: Soon, Next
It looks like it will rain soon,
so I had better get my
umbrella right away. If it
rains heavily, I will need to
get my raincoat next.

6. Sequence: In the meantime
I know you two wish to
graduate at the top of your
class. In the meantime, you
ought to study hard, so you
can succeed.

7. Sequence: In the first place
Daily exercise is something
very hard for many people
to do. In the first place, it
requires discipline, and
also a lot of will power.

8. Sequence: As soon as
They were happy they had
remembered to bring their
umbrella as soon as they
realized it had started to
rain heavily.

9. Sequence: Before, Finally
Before their daily exercise,
they warmed up and lifted
weights. Finally, after a
short time, they were able
to build muscles.

10. Connecting Words
What are they for?
Connect sentences
Provide a smooth read

11. Connecting Words
What is their purpose?
Comparison & contrast
Cause & effect
Sequence
Work in progress: SlideShare on Connecting Words part VI: Rules for using connecting words

12. Connecting Words
What can they do for me?
Build strong sentences
Show smooth connection
Improve your writing

13. Conjunctive Adverbs
Cause & effect
Comparison & contrast
Sequence
Other connections
Work in progress: SlideShare on Connecting Words part VI: Rules for using connecting words

14. Connecting Words V
Sequence
Topic: Conjunctive adverbs: sequence
Audience: English language learners
Prepared by: G&R Languages - August, 2013
sentence sentence
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Thank
you!
Logical and chronological sequence