Sequencers (Basics)
Put these in order: “finally / first / then”
first → then → finally
Fill in the blank: “We confirmed the time. ______, we booked the room.”
After that / Following that / Then
“turn on” means:
A) start a device B) cancel C) arrive D) reduce
A: start a device
Use log in in a work sentence.
Please log in to the portal before the meeting.
Complete: “If the client ______ late, we start without them.”
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Choose the best sequencer: “I checked the address. ______, I sent the package.”
A) Prior to B) Following that C) Although D) Unless
B (Following that)
Best sequencer for a step that happens at the same time:
A) In the meantime B) Prior to C) Finally D) Subsequently
A (In the meantime)
“fill out” means:
A) remove B) complete a form C) postpone D) return
B) complete a form
Use set up in a work sentence.
I’ll set up a call for tomorrow morning.
Choose the correct meaning of unless:
A) because B) except if C) while D) after
B (except if)
Rewrite using a sequencer: “I finished the form. I submitted it.”
I finished the form, then I submitted it. (Also acceptable: After that, Following that.)
Choose the best pair: “______, back up the file. ______, restart the system.”
A) Although / Unless B) First / Then C) Finally / Prior to D) Unless / Subsequently
B (First / Then)
“pick up” (phone) means:
A) ignore B) answer C) hang up D) transfer
B) answer
Use look over in a work sentence.
Can you look over this email before I send it?
Fix the sentence: “If it will rain, we cancel the event.”
If it rains, we cancel the event.
Pick the best option: “_______ reviewing the policy, ask one question.”
A) Subsequently B) Prior to C) Finally D) Unless
B (Prior to)
Improve this instruction with one sequencer: “Email IT. Take a screenshot.”
Before you email IT, take a screenshot. (or: First, take a screenshot. Then, email IT.)
“find out” means:
A) discover/learn B) write down C) give away D) drop off
A) discover/learn
Use run out of in a work sentence.
If we run out of toner, we’ll print at the library.
Rewrite using unless: “If you don’t confirm by 5:00, we’ll release the booking.”
Unless you confirm by 5:00, we’ll release the booking.
Add two sequencers to improve this: “I call the client. I explain the issue. I offer a solution.”
First, I call the client. Then, I explain the issue. Finally, I offer a solution.
Combine into one sentence using prior to: “Run the update. Close all programs.”
Prior to running the update, close all programs.
“follow up” means:
A) delete B) check again later C) hand in D) stop working
B) check again later
Use carry out in a work sentence.
We will carry out the inspection on Friday.
Choose the best option: “We won’t ship the order ______ we receive payment.”
A) if B) unless C) then D) because
B (unless)