Connecting Words and Images

Which of the following are signal words that show comparison or contrast? (choose more than one answer)

• because

• still

• on the contrary

• likewise

• next

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is a signal word for cause and effect?

• for this reason

• as opposed to

• such as

• problem

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which of the following is a signal word for cause and effect?

• as well as

• consequently

• to begin with

• solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which word is NOT an addition signal word?

• another

• in addition

• on the other hand

• what's more

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What type of signal word is consequently?

• compare

• addition

• contrast

• cause/effect

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

The day was cold _______ windy.

• and
• but
• because
• or

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

This afternoon you can stay home watching TV _____ go shopping with me.

• but
• while
• or
• so

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Dan was walking back home _____ he heard a car crash.

• while
• but
• when
• and

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

Don't disturb me _____ I'm listening to music!

• while
• when
• because
• so

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

We didn't do well in the test ___ it was easy.

• in spite of

• therefore

• in addition

• although

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E