Signposting Language

Which phrase is used to generalize?

• However

• In summary

• Usually

• Finally

Which phrase is used to give an example?

• For instance

• Furthermore

• First

• Finally

Which phrase is used to contrast or give an alternative idea"?

• In the case of

• However

• Usually

• Generally

Which phrase is used to add an idea or detail?

• Alternatively

• Such as

• Secondly

• Furthermore

Which phrase is used to summarize"?

• In summary

• As a rule

• Finally

• However

Which phrase is used to preview?

• First

• In conclusion

• We will look at

• Alternatively

Which phrase is used to sequence?

• Secondly

• As a rule

• Whenever

• Despite

Which phrase is used to highlight a point?

• In conclusion

• Furthermore

• In fact

• Frequently

Which phrase is used to move from one main idea to the next?

• Today, Im going to...

• Now, let's move on to...

• First of all

• For instance

Which phrase is used to conclude a presentation?

• As an illustration

• Finally

• After that

• To sum up