Sequence markers can signal how to interpret the
relationship between sentences in a number of
different ways. For example:
1. They can indicate chronological order, or order of
importance (e.g. first ...secondly ... thirdly; to begin
with .... next... to conclude).
2. They can add to or reinforce what has already been said
(e.g. furthermore; in addition; what is more).
3. They can indicate that two propositions have equal
status (likewise; similarly).edfisw (Sequence Connectors & Example Sentences
First of all | First of all, like to thank my family. At last At last she passed the math exam.
In conclusion | In conclusion, nobodyis perfect. Furthermore | Reading bookshelp to learn new
information, furthermore, it helps to keep
Then First, brush your teeth, then go room. he brain cells fresh.
Next Next, leaveit for 5-10 minutes, Finally he notebook finally reached me last
depending on the tea right.
‘Assoon as | Assoon as my daughter gets up, she wil || Meanwhile | My moter was talking to my father
wach her face. Meanwhile, my son was making lunch,
Moreover —_| Mary plays football. Moreover she works
Later They'licall you later today, ahotel
Allin all Myson may notbe brilliant, but all in all | | Besides Besides the guitar, she playsthe piano.
Asfaras|knowhe did quitewellinhis | tm the end | She worked hard, andin the end, she
exams. passed the exam,
Itmighttake her five weeks but she will Ty addition | Samuel writes short stories, in additon,
do it eventually.
he writes articles for a newspaper.4. They can indicate cause-result relationships
(e.g. consequently; so; as a result).
5. They can indicate that a given proposition contradicts
an earlier one (e.g. conversely; on the contrary;by way
of contrast).
6. They can indicate concession (e.g. nevertheless; in any
case; for all that; all the same).