Signal Words

First, next, then, after that, and lastly are called signal words.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Signal words introduce the steps in process or sequence of

events.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

We use the word FIRST in the beginning of a directions.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

Lastly, then, after that and next are interchangeable.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

We put period ( . ) after a signal word.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.5.2

We can use either lastly or finally at the end of directions.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

In writing directions, it is easy to follow if we use signal words.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Signal words are also called sequence words.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

We use signal words in giving directions on how to do things, how to use things or objects, and how to find places.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Signal words are used to make a clear directions and easy to follow.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D