Signal Words

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What are signal words?

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Signal words are words or phrases that help indicate the relationship between ideas in a text.

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What does 'cause and effect' mean?

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'Cause and effect' shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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Give an example of a cause and effect signal word.

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'Because' is a signal word that indicates a cause and effect relationship.

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What does 'sequence' mean in writing?

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Sequence refers to the order in which events happen, often described as first, next, then, and last.

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What are some signal words for sequence?

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Examples include 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'last'.

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean?

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'Compare and contrast' means to look at the similarities and differences between two or more things.

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Give an example of a compare and contrast signal word.

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'Although' is a signal word that can indicate a comparison or contrast.

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What is the purpose of using signal words in writing?

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Signal words help readers understand the connections between ideas and the structure of the text.

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What does 'similar' mean in the context of compare and contrast?

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'Similar' means that two or more things have common features or characteristics.

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What does 'even though' indicate in writing?

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'Even though' is used to show a contrast between two ideas.