Connecting Words V

Sequence

Topic: Conjunctive adverbs: sequenceAudience: English language learnersPrepared by: G&R Languages - August, 2013

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Logical and chronological sequenceFirst, workout

Then, muscles

Sequence

Common Expressions

Topic: English Grammar: sequenceAudience: English language learnersPrepared by: G&R Languages - August, 2013

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Afterwards / Beforehand / Meanwhile / Then, etc.

Flatten boxes beforehand

Recycle cardboard afterwards

Sequence

“Signal’ ExpressionsAfterAs soon asBeforeFinally

Sequence

More “Signal’ WordsNextSoonIn the first placeIn the meantime

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sequence: Before, Finally

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

Connecting Words

What are they for?Connect sentencesProvide a smooth read

Connecting Words

What is their purpose?Comparison & contrastCause & effectSequence

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Connecting Words

What can they do for me?Build strong sentencesShow smooth connectionImprove your writing

Conjunctive Adverbs

Cause & effectComparison & contrastSequenceOther connections

Work in progress: SlideShare on Connecting Words part VI: Rules for using connecting words

Connecting Words V

Sequence

Topic: Conjunctive adverbs: sequenceAudience: English language learnersPrepared by: G&R Languages - August, 2013

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Thank you!

Logical and chronological sequence