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Complete the paragraphs with the following sequence adverbs.a. They're easy to make! ____________, put some of your favorite ice cream in a bowl. __________, pour two tablespoons of chocolate syrup on the ice cream. ________, cover the ice cream and chocolate with whipped cream. ____________, sprinkle chopped nuts on the whipped cream and top it off with a cherry.
- A.
  
  FIRST/THEN/NEXT/FINALLY
- B.
  
  AFTER/THEN/NEXT/FINALLY
- C.
  
  FIRST/NEXT/FINALLY/THEN
- D.
  
  FIRST/NEXT/FINALLY/FIRST OF ALL
Correct Answer
A. FIRST/THEN/NEXT/FINALLY

Explanation
The correct sequence of adverbs to complete the paragraphs is "FIRST/THEN/NEXT/FINALLY". This sequence provides a logical order of steps to follow in making the dessert. The first step is to put some of your favorite ice cream in a bowl (FIRST), then pour two tablespoons of chocolate syrup on the ice cream (THEN), next cover the ice cream and chocolate with whipped cream (NEXT), and finally, sprinkle chopped nuts on the whipped cream and top it off with a cherry (FINALLY). This sequence ensures that each step builds upon the previous one, resulting in a delicious dessert.

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B. To get there go straight two blocks and __________ turn right. Follow that street for two blocks. Look for a tall gray building on the left. _________, turn left and go three more blocks and it will be the blue house on the southwest corner.
- A.
  
  THEN/FIRST
- B.
  
  THEN/THEN
- C.
  
  NEXT/FIRST OF ALL
- D.
  
  FIRST/FINALLY
Correct Answer
B. THEN/THEN

Explanation
The correct answer is "THEN/THEN" because the word "then" is used to indicate the sequence of actions to be taken. In this case, it is telling the person to first go straight two blocks and then turn right. After that, it instructs them to follow that street for two blocks. Finally, it tells them to turn left and go three more blocks to reach the blue house on the southwest corner.

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C. I usually get up at around 7a.m. _________, I drink a cup of coffee. While I'm drinking my coffee, I check my e-mail. _____________, I eat breakfast. ____________breakfast, I take a shower and get dressed.
- A.
  
  FIRST/FINALLY/THEN
- B.
  
  LAST/AFTER/FINALLY
- C.
  
  FIRST/FINALLY/THEN
- D.
  
  FIRST/THEN/AFTER
Correct Answer
D. FIRST/THEN/AFTER

Explanation
The given answer is correct because it follows the logical sequence of events in the passage. The word "FIRST" indicates the initial action of getting up at around 7 a.m. "THEN" signifies the next action of drinking a cup of coffee, and "AFTER" indicates the final action of eating breakfast. This sequence of events makes sense in the context of a morning routine.

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Now, try to guess what they are talking about.
- A.
  
  RECIPE/DIRECTIONS/HAVE BREAKFAST
- B.
  
  RECIPIENT/DIRECTIONS/DAILY ACTIONS
- C.
  
  RECIPE/DIRECTIONS/ROUTINE
- D.
  
  RESPONSE/DIRECTIONS/ROUTINE
Correct Answer
C. RECIPE/DIRECTIONS/ROUTINE

Explanation
The correct answer is "RECIPE/DIRECTIONS/ROUTINE". This answer suggests that the conversation is about following a set of instructions or steps in order to establish a routine. The mention of "recipe" and "directions" implies a systematic approach to daily actions or activities. Therefore, the topic of conversation is likely centered around creating and maintaining a routine.

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Sequence Adverbs

B. To get there go straight two blocks and __ turn right. Follow that street for two blocks. Look for a tall gray building on the left. _, turn left and go three more blocks and it will be the blue house on the southwest corner.

C. I usually get up at around 7a.m. ___, I drink a cup of coffee. While I'm drinking my coffee, I check my e-mail. _, I eat breakfast. ______breakfast, I take a shower and get dressed.

Now, try to guess what they are talking about.

Sequence Adverbs

B. To get there go straight two blocks and __________ turn right. Follow that street for two blocks. Look for a tall gray building on the left. _________, turn left and go three more blocks and it will be the blue house on the southwest corner.

C. I usually get up at around 7a.m. _________, I drink a cup of coffee. While I'm drinking my coffee, I check my e-mail. _____________, I eat breakfast. ____________breakfast, I take a shower and get dressed.

Now, try to guess what they are talking about.

B. To get there go straight two blocks and __ turn right. Follow that street for two blocks. Look for a tall gray building on the left. _, turn left and go three more blocks and it will be the blue house on the southwest corner.

C. I usually get up at around 7a.m. ___, I drink a cup of coffee. While I'm drinking my coffee, I check my e-mail. _, I eat breakfast. ______breakfast, I take a shower and get dressed.