Signal words

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.

Additionally

Read the sentence below. Therefore, they enthusiastically celebrate the occasion together. Based on its signal word, which sentence should be placed before the sentence? Both of them share the same birthday. But neither of them has a birthday in common. While her birthday is today, his isn't. Unlike her, his birthday is in late August.

Both of them share the same birthday.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. Sahar won Huntington Middle School's science fair when she was in sixth and seventh grade. _____, she got second place this year. In fact Similarly However Therefore

However

Read the passage below.While there is research to support that recess for children has many benefits, there is also research to suggest that more time spent in class can lead to an increase in learning. Therefore, the idea of how much time children should spend at recess remains a hotly debated issue. What is the purpose of the cause-and-effect signal word "therefore"? It signals to the reader that there is more information about the research surrounding how much time should be spent at recess. It signals to the reader that the writer is going to offer an opposing view about how much time should be spent at recess. It signals to the reader that the person has come to a decision about how much time should be spent at recess. It signals to the reader that the idea of how much time should be spent at recess is debated due to different research findings.

It signals to the reader that the idea of how much time should be spent at recess is debated due to different research findings.

Read the passage below.One benefit of recycling is that it reduces the amount of trash in our nation's landfills. __________, recycling conserves natural resources, such as timber and water. What signal word best fills in the blank to connect these two sentences? also then because however

also

Read the passage below.Sienna grabbed her coat and umbrella because the dark sky and looming clouds seemed to promise rain. The word "because" is acting as what type of signal word in the sentence? sequence continuation cause and effect compare and contrast

cause and effect

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? and never finally therefore

finally

Read the passage below.Chen was very hungry and could not wait to eat her lunch. Although she knew it was no guarantee against getting sick, Chen decided to wash her hands first because she knew it was one of the easiest ways to prevent the spread of germs. What sequence signal word appears within the sentences? although first and because

first

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? and next then with

then

Read the passage below.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? to show the proper order of the ideas listed to show that one event likely caused another to signal a final idea or concluding thought to signal that more information lies ahead

to signal a final idea or concluding thought