Reading skills: Fill in the gap

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• Leerjaar 4

Reading skills

Gap Questions

Reading skills

linking words recap

Gap Questions

discuss text 9 

Which signal word refers to cause or consequence?

1. moreover
2. but
3. for
4. also

Which signal word refers to a condition?

1. moreover
2. unless
3. likewise
4. also

Which signal word refers to time?

1. but
2. and
3. because
4. since

Which signal word refers to a conclusion?

1. however
2. to sum up
3. because
4. and

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. in addition
2. additionally
3. however
4. moreover

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. as well as
2. furthermore
3. also
4. for example

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. in addition
2. additionally
3. however
4. moreover

Which linking word is the odd one out?

1. therefore
2. such as
3. for instance
4. for example

Gap Questions

Structure of the text

Function of the paragraph

Relation between paragraphs or sentences

--> Look for main statements, functions, sentiments, signal words

Strategies

1. Read the context 
2. Try and fill the gap without reading the answer options
3. Choose the option that fits best with your own answer

Or:

1. Try to sort the options in different categories (emotions, words, connection) 
2. See if it fits with the broader idea of the text

Answer options

1. A signal word that describes the connection between two segments
2. OR a concluding statement or description of emotion that signifies the connection. 

29

1. A chronic disease
2. A health risk
3. The cause of depression
4. Typical of modern times

30

1. An easy solution
2. a threat to privacy
3. No cure

31

1. Change
2. Identify
3. Influence
4. Promote

32

1. Even more despressed
2. Instant relief
3. The same way

33

1. confirm
2. Neglect
3. Prevent

Homework

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