Signal Words and Their Functions

Signal Words and Their Functions

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English

9th Grade

Hard

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Krista Novelo

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

To signal addition of ideas

Back

and, also, besides, further, furthermore, too, moreover, in addition, then, of equal importance, equally important, another

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

To signal time

Back

next, afterward, finally, later, last, lastly, at last, now, subsequently, then, when, soon, thereafter, after a short time, the next week (month, day, etc.), a minute later, in the meantime, meanwhile, on the following day, at length, ultimately, presently

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

To signal order or sequence

Back

first, second, (etc.), finally, hence, next, then, from here on, to begin with, last of all, after, before, as soon as, in the end, gradually

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

To signify space and place

Back

above, behind, below, beyond, here, there, to the right (left), nearby, opposite, on the other side, in the background, directly ahead, along the wall, as you turn right, at the tip, across the hall, at this point, adjacent to

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

To signal an example

Back

for example, to illustrate, for instance, to be specific, such as, moreover, furthermore, just as important, similarly, in the same way

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

To show results

Back

as a result, hence, so, accordingly, as a consequence, consequently, thus, since, therefore, for this reason, because of this

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

To signal purpose

Back

to this end, for this purpose, with this in mind, for this reason, for these reasons

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