Signal Words ( Pre-Test )

Choose the correct signal word to complete the sentence. Ronnie is not looking forward to school today because he has to take a difficult biology test. __________, he has to take another test in math.

Answer: ✔ Additionally

Did you know that crocodiles tend to have longer, pointed, V-shaped snouts while alligators generally have wider, rounder, U-shaped snouts? The signal word "while" serves what purpose?

Answer: ✔ It signals a difference between alligators and crocodiles.

Read the passage below.When I first saw my friends playing soccer at recess, I was not sure I wanted to play. I had never played soccer before and, therefore, was not sure I would be very good at it. I decided to observe the game for a while before deciding, so I sat on the bench and watched my friends run around, laugh, and cheer for each other. They all appeared to be having a great time. Finally, I decided to get on the field and give the game of soccer a try. Which signal word indicates what event happened the last?

Answer: ✔ finally

Based on the signal words, which phrase best completes the sentence? I'm excited to go sailing. My brother, on the other hand, __________

Answer: ✔ is not as eager to get on a boat.

Graffiti is something that can cause great financial damage and be very expensive to clean up. It can also contain words that upset people because they may be inappropriate or vulgar. The signal word "also" connects which two ideas?

Answer: ✔ the idea that graffiti can have negative financial effects and the idea that graffiti can have emotional effects

Read the passage below.Erica decided that she wanted to go camping and began to think of different places she might want to go. Next, she made a list of the different items she would need. Then she decided to call her best friend Megan to see if she wanted to go camping with her. What signal word lets the reader know when Erica called Megan?

Answer: ✔ then

Choose the correct cause-and-effect signal word to complete the sentence. Matt was scheduled to work all weekend; __________, we had to cancel our plans to leave town and rescheduled for another weekend.

Answer: ✔ therefore

Honesty is an important trait in any friendship. It lets the other person know that you respect them enough to be truthful. It may not always be easy, but it helps to avoid problems or hurt feelings that may arise when someone knows they have been deceived. In summary, it helps to create the trust that is needed to be truly close to someone. The signal words "in summary" serve what purpose?

Answer: ✔ to signal a final idea or concluding thought