The purpose of sequence connectors is to establish a temporal order between the actions that make up a speech. Connectors are a type of word used to establish relationships between ideas, sentences, and other words.
The sequence connectors can be divided into three groups: to introduce ideas, to establish sequence between different actions and to conclude. For example, in the phrase "I was listening to music and working at the same time," the sequence connector is used at the same time.
Some sequence connectors are:
- In the beginning, in the beginning.
- First.
- To get started.
- To start.
- First, first of all.
- Now.
- For now.
- Until, until now.
- Before, before.
- It wasn't… until.
- When.
- Second, third.
- After, after that, after a while.
- Since, since then.
- Next.
- Shortly after.
- After a while.
- While.
- In the meantime.
- Simultaneously.
- At the same time.
- Immediately, immediately.
- As soon as.
- So.
- Then.
- Later, an hour later.
- Once.
- By last.
- Finally.
- In the end.
- To finish, to finish.
Examples of sequence connectors in sentences
1- “A part of me doubts the justice of the Star Congress. Oh gods, for the sake of my ancestors, my people, my rulers, and ultimately for my own sake, purge this doubt from me and cleanse me! "
"Ender the Xenocide" by Orson Scott Card.
2- “ You won't really understand what it means to be a Rider until your training is complete. But that must wait until after the funeral. In the meantime, may the stars take care of you ”.
"Eldest" by Christopher Paolini.
3- “Is it me, or is everyone very nervous today? Arya, for example: first she is indignant and then she goes and gives me a blessing ”.
"Eldest" by Christopher Paolini.
4- “ At first Irina thought she was listening to her mother's voice downstairs. Andrea Carver often spoke to herself as she wandered around the house and no member of the family was surprised by the motherly habit of giving voice to her thoughts. A second later, however, Irina saw through the window how her mother said goodbye to Maximilian Carver while the watchmaker got ready to go to town ”.
"The Prince of the Fog" by Carlos Ruiz Zafón.
5- "On the plate, written with messy scribbles, was the word" Carmelita ", probably referring to Carmelita Leggings, an unpleasant young woman whom the Baudelaires had first encountered in the horrible school they were forced to go to, and who later had been more or less adopted by Count Olaf and his girlfriend Esmé Miseria, whom the villain had abandoned at the hotel ”.
"A Series of Unfortunate Events" by Lemony Snicket.
6- “ Finally, the noise of the cattle subsided until it was no more than pitiful bellowing, followed by a series of impressive clicks, creaks, and squeaks. The Fryes, huddled in the living room, did not dare to move at all until the last echoes faded well into the Cold Spring ravine. "
"The Horror at Dunwich" by HP Lovecraft.
7- " Half an hour later, Jo went to her mother's closet to look for something and there she found Beth sitting on the medicine cabinet looking very solemn, her eyes red and a bottle of camphor in her hand."
"Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott.
8- “Then he took me to his laboratory and explained to me the use of his various machines, indicating what I should buy. He promised that when I had progressed enough in my studies not to deteriorate it, he would allow me to use his own material. He also gave me the list of books that I had asked for and then I left ”.
"Frankenstein or the modern Prometheus" by Mary Shelley.
9- “ Until now it has been believed that the four men who traveled in the boat perished, but it is not true. I have the best of evidence to make this claim: I was one of those men. First of all, I must explain that there were never four men in the boat; we were three. Constans, "whom the captain saw jump into the boat" (Daily News, March 17, 1887), fortunately for us, though unfortunately for him, he failed to catch up. "
"The Island of Doctor Moreau" by HG Wells.
10- “But soon after they had other things to think about, because Mr. Hatter died suddenly just when Sophie was old enough to leave school. And then it was discovered that the pride he felt in his daughters had been excessive: to pay the tuition of the school had contracted heavy debts. After the funeral, Fanny sat with the girls in the house next to the store and explained the situation to them. "
"Howl's Moving Castle" by Diana Wynne.
11- " He stepped back and was then when it appeared the face. Her appearance was so sudden, so surprising (but also so expected) that Eddie would not have been able to scream, even without the asthma attack. "
"That" by Stephen King.
12- “The biggest Sholto was the one who lost the most. At first he paid with gold notes and coins, but soon he began to pay with signed letters and for large sums ”.
"The Sign of Four" by Arthur Conan Doyle.
13- “ In the end he had been forced to sit on the first bench, terribly exposed. It was like being in the first seat of a roller coaster, taking the brunt of every hair-raising twist, of every heart-stopping descent. "
"An unforeseen vacancy from JK Rowling."
14- Meanwhile, great changes were also taking place at school. As soon as Miss Trunchbull disappeared from the scene, the excellent Mr. Trilby was appointed director, in her replacement. Shortly after, Matilda was transferred to the higher grade ”.
"Matilda" by Roald Dahl.
15- “-Good. Well, I have many things to tell you. To begin with, I went to Krystal's wedding, which was last Saturday, Marilyn's eldest… "
"Good omens" by Terry Prachett and Neil Gaiman.
16- Drink your coffee before leaving the restaurant.
17- The soccer player was injured after scoring the goal.
18- He was very unfriendly but since he lost his job he has become more friendly.
19- He played an old song and to finish the one he premiered that day.
20- He got lost, but he immediately found his way.
21- At first it was my mother who cooked, until my father retired and took charge of it.
22- First of all, I would like to congratulate television for covering this event.
23- To begin, let's introduce ourselves one by one to break the ice.
24- To begin, I would like to read a quote from the great Pérez Reverte in his latest work.
25- First, let's give a turn to speak to those who are in a hurry to leave. Then the others will continue.
26- By now there are 30,000 people who have bought their tickets for the concert.
27- Until now I had not met such an intelligent person.
28- Before, a minute of silence will be observed for the members who died in the last year.
29- He assured me that when I returned the wallet I stole, he would give me another chance.
30- Secondly, ensure three meals a day for each child in the village.
31- After that, my father and my grandfather spoke again.
32- Spring had arrived and the bees returned after a while.
33- Since then, Enrique began to lose body fat in an uncontrolled way.
34- Next we will go to point III of the Shareholders' Meeting.
35- Shortly after the protocol was approved, nature recovered.
36- The police found him shortly after.
37- Meanwhile, at night he worked in a bar to pay for his studies.
38- Meanwhile, the prince continued touring the counties in search of the princess.
38- Simultaneously, the Berlin science team was looking for a solution.
40- Due to technical problems, three basketball games were played at the same time.
41- Carlos, come to my office immediately.
42- As soon as I can finish the work.
43- Then we will have to put one more plate on the table.
44- Then I'll call you.
45- It appeared an hour later than agreed.
46- Once the movie starts I beg you to be quiet.
47- Finally, wish you luck in your new work stage.
48- Finally, remember that the elevator is damaged.
49- In the end we have decided to travel through Europe and not Asia.
50- Finally, let's sing the national anthem all together.
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