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Signal words

Quiz by Ariel Almazora

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  • Q1
    What are 'signal words' used for in writing?
    To help organize and indicate the relationships between ideas
    To confuse the reader
    To add unnecessary details to a text
    To summarize the main idea of the text
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the purpose of using 'however' as a signal word in a text?
    To show a cause and effect relationship
    To provide additional information
    To introduce a conclusion
    To indicate a contrast or contradiction
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the function of 'first' as a signal word in a text?
    To provide a conclusion
    To show a cause and effect relationship
    To indicate the initial item or step in a sequence
    To add supporting details
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the purpose of using 'therefore' as a signal word in a text?
    To indicate a conclusion or result
    To provide additional information
    To show a contrast or contradiction
    To introduce a cause and effect relationship
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the function of 'in addition' as a signal phrase in a text?
    To provide extra information or examples
    To indicate a contrast or contradiction
    To summarize the main idea
    To show a cause and effect relationship
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the purpose of using 'finally' as a signal word in a text?
    To indicate the last item or step in a sequence
    To show a contrast or contradiction
    To introduce a cause and effect relationship
    To provide a conclusion
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the function of 'for example' as a signal phrase in a text?
    To summarize the main idea
    To show a cause and effect relationship
    To provide specific examples that illustrate a point
    To indicate a contrast or contradiction
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the purpose of using 'meanwhile' as a signal word in a text?
    To show a cause and effect relationship
    To introduce a conclusion
    To provide additional information
    To indicate a simultaneous or contrasting action
    30s

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