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Empowering Word

Sequencing refers to the order in which events happened. Sequencing is often made easier
by the use of transition words. Following are some of the most common words and

expressions used to sequence when writing or speaking.
a. Beginning phrases in use include:

1. To begin with, I began my education at Solo.

2. First of all, I opened the cupboard.
3. To start with, we decided our destination was Malang.

4. Initially, I thought it was a bad idea.
b. Continuing the story

1. Then, I started to get worried.
2. After that, we knew that there would be no problem!

3. Next, we decided on our strategy.
4. As soon as we arrived, we unpacked our bags.

c. Ending the Story
1. Finally, I flew to Semarang for my study with my father.

2. In the end, he decided to postpone the project.

3. Eventually, we became tired and returned home.

Provide an appropriate sequencing word to fill in the blanks. The answers follow the
quiz!

My friend and I visited Yogyakarta last holiday. (1) ________, we drove from Kebumen
to Yogya by motorcycle. It was fantastic! (2) _________ we arrived in Yogya, we (3)

______ went to my grandmother and took a long nap. (4) ________, we went out to
find a great restaurant for dinner. (5) ________, a scooter appeared out of nowhere

and almost hit me! The rest of the trip had no surprises. (6) __________, we began to

explore Yogya (7) ________ the afternoons, we visited Yogyakarta palace and and
museums. At night, we wandered the streets. One night, (8) ________ I was getting

some ice cream, I saw an old friend from high school. Imagine that! (9) _________, we
went home at morning. We were happy and ready to begin to study again.

9 |Unit 1: My Trip My Adventure