Question 1

What are 'signal words' used for in writing?

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To help organize and indicate the relationships between ideas

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To confuse the reader

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To add unnecessary details to a text

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To summarize the main idea of the text

Question 2

What is the purpose of using 'however' as a signal word in a text?

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To indicate a contrast or contradiction

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To show a cause and effect relationship

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To provide additional information

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To introduce a conclusion

Question 3

What is the function of 'first' as a signal word in a text?

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To indicate the initial item or step in a sequence

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To provide a conclusion

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To show a cause and effect relationship

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To add supporting details

Question 4

What is the purpose of using 'therefore' as a signal word in a text?

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To indicate a conclusion or result

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To provide additional information

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To show a contrast or contradiction

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To introduce a cause and effect relationship

Question 5

What is the function of 'in addition' as a signal phrase in a text?

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To provide extra information or examples

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To indicate a contrast or contradiction

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To summarize the main idea

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To show a cause and effect relationship

Question 6

What is the purpose of using 'finally' as a signal word in a text?

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To indicate the last item or step in a sequence

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To show a contrast or contradiction

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To introduce a cause and effect relationship

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To provide a conclusion

Question 7

What is the function of 'for example' as a signal phrase in a text?

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To provide specific examples that illustrate a point

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To summarize the main idea

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To show a cause and effect relationship

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To indicate a contrast or contradiction

Question 8

What is the purpose of using 'meanwhile' as a signal word in a text?

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To indicate a simultaneous or contrasting action

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To show a cause and effect relationship

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To introduce a conclusion

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To provide additional information

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