Sequencers

In English, when giving instructions to get to a place or to do something we use sequencers to order our ideas or steps that need to be followed.

Look at the chart and read the use and examples of linking words or sequencers used when giving and following instructions.

SEQUENCER

first

next

then

after that

finally

USE

To indicate instruction number one. The first step to do something.

The second, third, fourth or following step.

After that, afterwards ( it also refers to the second, third, fourth , etc., step or instruction to follow).

The following step or instruction to follow.

The last step or instruction to follow.

EXAMPLE

First, go straight on Maiden Street.

Next, turn right on Riot Avenue.

Then walk one block.

After that, turn left on. Clairvoyant Street.

Finally, go past the hospital. The gas station is on your left.

LINKING WORDS

Some linking words do not refer to sequence, they are used to contrast or join ideas or instructions. Look at the chart and the examples given to better understand their use.

LINKING WORD

and

but

or

USE

In addition to, it joins ideas and sentences.

However, it contrasts ideas mentioned previously.

It is used to connect two different possibilities. To give two options.

EXAMPLE

Turn right on Maiden Street and walk two blocks.

Go straight on Master Avenue, walk one block, but not on the right side of the avenue.

To get to the hospital you can take Oxford Street or Icarus Street.

Select exercise

Read and listen to the following conversation and complete the instructions to get to the museum. Select the most suitable sequencer in the spaces provided.

A: Excuse me, I ́m lost. Can you help me, please?

B: Sure.

A: How do I get to the Anthropology Museum?

B: Let me see. Well. go straight on Gandhi Avenue. , turn right on Reforma Avenue walk three blocks. turn right. walk straight. The Museum is in front of you.