Bahriye KAYA/Seferihisar Muharrem Gülpınar Ortaokulu
Sequence Adverbs
first first of all second
third after after that
then next finally
Point 1: Sequence adverbs often come at the start of a sentence or clause and act
as a marker as to order.
First, heat the pan.
After that, put some oil into the pan.
Then you can add the onions.
Point 2: However, some sequence adverbs like 'first' and 'next' can come at the
end of a sentence or clause.
You have to boil the water first.
Press the red button next.
Point 3: 'Next', 'then' and 'after that' are interchangeable. They mark
something between the start and finish.
First, boil the
potatoes. After that
peel them.
First, boil the
potatoes. Then peel
them.
Point 4: We often use sequence markers when giving instructions on how
to do something, make something or go somewhere.
First, get a can opener,