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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).

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