Choose the category of connective used in the following example:

First, the boy hit the ball. Then it flew over the fence.

A)take away or limit a preceding idea
B)indicate order
C)show consequence
D)indicate repetition of an idea
E)show space relationship

I need help with this one!!

Question

Choose the category of connective used in the following example:

First, the boy hit the ball. Then it flew over the fence.

A)take away or limit a preceding idea
B)indicate order
C)show consequence
D)indicate repetition of an idea
E)show space relationship

I need help with this one!!

anonymous · Answer

b

first, then ... shows progression or steps

anonymous · Answer

Hmmm, might it not also be possible to say that it shows consequence? It's not, after all, "first" and "second." And the fact that the ball flew over the fence is a direct consequence of its having been hit.