Let's solve this step by step. The task is to
circle the time-order word or phrase in each sentence. Time-order words (also called transition words) show the sequence of events in time. They help organize ideas chronologically.
Here are the sentences with the
time-order word/phrase circled and an explanation for each:
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1)
Initially, Simon was wary of the new city.
✔ "Initially" – This shows the beginning of a situation.
2) We will visit the museum.
After that, we will go to the zoo.
✔ "After that" – This indicates what happens next in time.
3)
In the past, the Andersons used to travel more.
✔ "In the past" – Refers to a time earlier than now.
4) This was once the best park in New Jersey.
✔ "Once" – Indicates a time in the past, though not recent.
5)
Before he started teaching, Mathew was working in a bank.
✔ "Before he started teaching" – Shows a time sequence: something happened before another event.
6)
In the past, people wrote letters more often.
✔ "In the past" – Again, refers to earlier times.
7) We will go out and have an elaborate meal
later.
✔ "Later" – Indicates a future time after the present.
8)
At last, Little Randall has learned how to write letters of the alphabet!
✔ "At last" – Suggests something happened finally, after a period of time.
9) Tammy says her studies are going to be challenging
hereafter.
✔ "Hereafter" – Means "from now on" or "in the future."
10) Dad was busy buying presents.
Meanwhile, Mom started decorating the house.
✔ "Meanwhile" – Shows two events happening at the same time.
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✔ Final Answer:
Circle these words/phrases in each sentence:
1. Initially
2. After that
3. In the past
4. Once
5. Before he started teaching
6. In the past
7. later
8. At last
9. hereafter
10. Meanwhile
These are all
time-order transitions that help show when events happen in relation to each other.
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