Sequence and Structure Words

> When you write (and even when you speak), it is a good habit to structure your text to make it easy for the reader.

- Here are some words and phrases that we use to do this:

***Sequence***

First,
Firstly,
First of all,
Next,
Then,
After that,
Following that,
Before that,
Previously,
Later,
Second,
Secondly,
Third,
Thirdly,
Last,
Lastly,
Last of all,
Finally,

*** To give an example***

For example,
For instance,
i.e.
e.g.

***To end an essay***

In conclusion,
In summary,
To conclude,
To summarize,

***Miscellaneous***

Some … others (Some people like coffee. Others like tea.)
Former and latter: When we mention two things, the former means the first one and the latter means the second one.

They offered me the choice between a cash prize or a new car. I chose the former. (the cash)
They offered me the choice between a cash prize or a new car. I chose the latter. (the car)



> After and before are used as sentence connectors, not sentence starters:

Wrong: I worked all morning. After, I had lunch.
Right: After I worked all morning, I had lunch.
Right: I worked all morning. After that, I had lunch.