Exercise 1: Completing Sentences with Time Sequencers

Fill in the blanks with appropriate time sequencers (e.g., first, then, after that, finally).

I woke up early in the morning. ________________, I brushed my teeth.

________________, we went to the store to buy groceries.
She studied for her exam diligently. ________________, she took a short break.
We watched a movie at home. ________________, we ordered some pizza.
He finished work late at night. ________________, he went to bed.

Exercise 2: Connectors Practice

Combine the two sentences using appropriate connectors (e.g., although, despite, because, in
addition, so).

She was tired. She stayed up late to finish her assignment.

He had a busy day at work. He still managed to cook dinner for his family.
It rained heavily. We decided to have a picnic in the living room.
Sarah loves hiking. She doesn't have much time to do it.
They missed the train. They arrived at the station early.
Exercise 3: Writing a Paragraph

Write a paragraph (5-7 sentences) about a recent event or activity you participated in. Use time
sequencers and connectors to describe the sequence of events and connect ideas logically.

Exercise 4: Text Completion with Connectors

Complete the following text by filling in the gaps with appropriate connectors (e.g., furthermore,
however, consequently, meanwhile, despite).

My friend and I decided to go on a road trip. ________________, we faced some unexpected car
trouble. ________________, we had a great time exploring new places and trying local cuisine.
________________, we managed to fix the car and continue our journey. ________________, we
learned to be more prepared for such situations in the future. ________________ the challenges, we
both agreed it was an unforgettable experience.
Exercise 5: Sequencing Events
Arrange the following events in the correct order and write a paragraph describing the
sequence of actions.

She received a job offer.

She prepared for the interview.
She went to the interview.
She received a call for a second interview.
She researched the company.