What does sequence refer to in a text?

• A. The author's tone
• B. The order of ideas or events
• C. The setting
• D. The concluding message

Answer: (C)

Sequence refers to the order in which events or ideas unfold in a text. It shows what happens first, what comes next, and what follows after, helping readers follow the progression smoothly. In a story, you’ll see sequence as the chain of actions from the opening to the ending. In a how-to or process explanation, sequence lays out the steps in the order they should be performed. The setting, meanwhile, is the time and place where the events occur, not the order in which things happen. The concluding message is about the main idea or takeaway the author wants you to remember, not the sequence itself. So understanding sequence means tracking the progression—first, next, then, finally—to see how the text develops.