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Unit 13: Basic Cohesive Paragraph Writing
The following words can help you to write a good sequencing paragraph. Notes
Helping Words
Order Time
first, second, third, etc. recently
in the beginning previously
before afterwards
then when
after after
fi nally
at last
subsequently
Order
First, second, third, etc.
Example: First, you need to become a leader of a political party. Second, you need to win
a seat in the House of Commons. Third, your party must have a majority of seats.
in the beginning
Example: In the beginning, you need to become a leader of a political party.
Before
Example: Before becoming the prime minister, you need to become the leader of a
political party.
Then
Example: Then, you must win a seat in the House of Commons.
After
Example: After winning a seat in the House of Commons, you must make sure you have
a majority of seats.
Finally
Example: Finally, after all these steps, you can call yourself the prime minister.
At last
Example: At last, you can call yourself the Prime Minister.
Subsequently
Example: Subsequently, you must make sure you have a majority of seats in the House
of Commons.
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