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What is the primary function of adverbials of time in a sentence?
What is the primary function of adverbials of time in a sentence?
- To describe the weather
- To describe a person's mood
- To describe a location
- To indicate the sequence of events (correct)
Which adverbial of time indicates the initial action or event?
Which adverbial of time indicates the initial action or event?
- Then
- Next
- After that
- Firstly (correct)
What is the purpose of using adverbials of time in a text?
What is the purpose of using adverbials of time in a text?
- To provide irrelevant information
- To create a confusing flow of events
- To describe a person's emotions
- To clarify the sequence of events (correct)
Which adverbial of time indicates an action that takes place at the same time as another?
Which adverbial of time indicates an action that takes place at the same time as another?
What is the function of 'finally' in a sequence of events?
What is the function of 'finally' in a sequence of events?
What is the purpose of using 'next' in a sequence of events?
What is the purpose of using 'next' in a sequence of events?
Adverbials of time can be used to show the ______ of events, making it clear what happened first, next, and last.
Adverbials of time can be used to show the ______ of events, making it clear what happened first, next, and last.
The adverbial first can be replaced with ______ in the beginning.
The adverbial first can be replaced with ______ in the beginning.
After ______, we'll have a meeting with the clients.
After ______, we'll have a meeting with the clients.
The adverbial meanwhile can be replaced with ______ at the same time.
The adverbial meanwhile can be replaced with ______ at the same time.
The adverbial finally can be replaced with ______ in the end.
The adverbial finally can be replaced with ______ in the end.
Use a variety of adverbials to avoid ______ and add interest to your writing or speech.
Use a variety of adverbials to avoid ______ and add interest to your writing or speech.
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Study Notes
Adverbial of Time: Sequence of Events
Defining Sequence of Events
- Adverbials of time that indicate the sequence of events in a text or sentence
- Used to show the order in which actions take place
Types of Adverbials of Time
- Firstly/First: indicating the initial action or event
- Then: indicating an action that follows another
- Next: indicating an action that comes after another
- After that: indicating an action that takes place after a previous one
- Meanwhile: indicating an action that takes place at the same time as another
- Finally: indicating the last action or event in a sequence
Examples
- "I'll finish my homework firstly, and then I'll go to the gym." (indicating the order of actions)
- "Next, we'll discuss the marketing strategy." (indicating an action that comes after another)
- "I'll meet you at the park after that." (indicating an action that takes place after a previous one)
Usage Tips
- Use adverbials of time to clarify the sequence of events in a text or sentence
- Use them to link ideas and show relationships between actions
- Use them to create a logical and coherent flow of events
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