Signal words

Signal words
Mastering Signal Words for Reading Comprehension
Signal words, also known as transitional words or cohesive devices, are key indicators in a text that show the relationships between ideas. Being able to identify and use signal words effectively improves reading comprehension in several ways:

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Signal words
Mastering Signal Words for Reading Comprehension
Signal words, also known as transitional words or cohesive devices, are key indicators in a text that show the relationships between ideas. Being able to identify and use signal words effectively improves reading comprehension in several ways:

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Benefits of Identifying Signal Words:
  1. Improves Understanding of Text Structure: Signal words help you see how ideas flow, whether they compare, contrast, or build on one another.
  2. Clarifies Relationships Between Ideas: You can better follow cause-and-effect or sequence patterns within the text.
  3. Helps with Predictions and Inferences: Recognising signals helps anticipate what’s coming next.
  4. Increases efficiency in Reading: Knowing where to focus allows you to grasp main ideas faster.
  5. Boosts Test Performance: Many standardised reading tests 

Slide 2 - Slide

Although the instructions seemed simple ,several students made mistakes. Type: ______________________

A
Contrast
B
Example
C
Time
D
Cause and effect

Slide 3 - Quiz

I forgot my homework, and therefore I received a lower grade. Type: ______________________

Slide 4 - Open question

He is allergic to dairy products. For example, he avoids milk and cheese. Type: ______________________

Slide 5 - Open question

Meanwhile, the guests waited in the lobby for the banquet to begin. Type: __________

Slide 6 - Open question

The painting is beautiful, but it is not as valuable as the sculpture. Type:

Slide 7 - Open question

As a result
A
comparison
B
contrast
C
cause and effect
D
sequence

Slide 8 - Quiz

Similarly
A
Sequence
B
cause and effect
C
Adding more information
D
comparison

Slide 9 - Quiz

First, second, third...
A
chronology
B
sequence
C
adding more information
D
comparison

Slide 10 - Quiz

He has several pets; ____________, he has a dog, a cat, and a rabbit. choose from:
however, however, for instance, moreover, eventually

A
however
B
for instance
C
eventually
D
moreover

Slide 11 - Quiz

She was tired; ____________, she finished her project before going to sleep. choose from:
however, however, for instance, moreover, eventually

A
however
B
for instance
C
eventually
D
moreover

Slide 12 - Quiz

I planned to go hiking, ____________ the weather forecast predicted rain. choose from:
however, however, for instance, moreover, eventually

A
however
B
for instance
C
eventually
D
moreover

Slide 13 - Quiz

The construction was delayed; ____________, the building opened six months
late. choose from:
however, however, for instance, moreover, eventually

A
however
B
for instance
C
eventually
D
moreover

Slide 14 - Quiz

The new restaurant is an Affordable;____________, the food is excellent. choose from:
however, however, for instance, moreover, eventually

A
however
B
for instance
C
eventually
D
moreover

Slide 15 - Quiz


Slide 16 - Open question

Use the following word in a sentence:
Consequently (cause and effect)

Slide 17 - Open question

Use the following word in a sentence:
In contrast (comparison)

Slide 18 - Open question

Use the following word in a sentence:
meanwhile(time)

Slide 19 - Open question

Use the following word in a sentence:
Furthermore(addition)

Slide 20 - Open question

Use the following word in a sentence:
although (contrast)

Slide 21 - Open question

What does "Whatever" signal in the first sentence?

Slide 22 - Open question

What type of relationship is indicated by 'as a result'

Slide 23 - Open question

How does 'meanwhile' help the reader understand what happened?

Slide 24 - Open question

Why is 'in conclusion' used in the last sentence?

Slide 25 - Open question