Signal Words

Question 1

The signal word another connects the idea that golden retrievers are a helpful dog breed to which other idea?

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German shepherds and border collies are known for their service to people.

Question 2

What is the purpose of the continuation signal word also?

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to show that the car was both unreliable and ugly

Question 3

firstsecondthirdfourth✔ last

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✔ last

Question 4

Use the sequence signal words in these sentences to put them in the correct order.

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The third step was to adjust the temperature according to season.: third; Our next-to-last step was to plant shade trees.: fourth; We began by encouraging everyone to turn off unused lights.: first; Finally, we installed a solar panel on the roof.: last; Next, we started a school recycling program.: second

Question 5

Choose the correct sequence signal words to complete these sentences.

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Juggling is easier than it looks! , hold two balls in your right hand and one in your left. (If you're left-handed, switch the order.) Toss one ball from your right hand. , when the first ball is at t: First; Juggling is easier than it looks! , hold two balls in your right hand and one in your left. (If you're left-handed, switch the order.) Toss one ball from your right hand. , when the first ball is at t: Next; Juggling is easier than it looks! , hold two balls in your right hand and one in your left. (If you're left-handed, switch the order.) Toss one ball from your right hand. , when the first ball is at t: Finally

Question 6

Choose the correct sequence signal words to complete these sentences.

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✔ First; Juggling is easier than it looks! , hold two balls in your right hand and one in your left. (If you're left-handed, switch the order.) Toss one ball from your right hand. , when the first ball is at t: First; Juggling is easier than it looks! , hold two balls in your right hand and one in your left. (If you're left-handed, switch the order.) Toss one ball from your right hand. , when the first ball is at t: Next; Juggling is easier than it looks! , hold two balls in your right hand and one in your left. (If you're left-handed, switch the order.) Toss one ball from your right hand. , when the first ball is at t: Finally

Question 7

X First✔ NextFinally

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✔ Next

Question 8

X FirstNext✔ Finally

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✔ Finally

Question 9

The phrase “since they have hundreds of tiny hairs on their feet” is the cause of which effect?

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Geckos can walk up walls and across ceilings.

Question 10

Use the drop-down menus to find the best explanation for the purpose of the signal words in each sentence.

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Because explains that Marley could not finish her homework when she fell asleep.; Since explains why Leo could not play in the soccer game.

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