Reading Comprehension Skills & Strategies - Level 6

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Na m e : ___ _

Directions:

Date:

On the signs below are several signal words. Figure out which one is missing from each

sentence. Write it on the line.

Get the signal! Signal words give you, a reader, clues

about what is coming or what the author wants to

point out—a very useful thing to know.

1. I like raw carrots, ___, I don’t like
   them cooked.


2. Go one mile, then ___ make a
   left turn.


3. This is ___ not a good time to ask
   you this.


4. The wagon train moved west, ___
   the mountains.


5. Use a light color, ___ yellow.

Part 1:

toward

probably

such as

however

immediately

Part 2:

in spite of

always

due to

alongside

consequently

1. The horses pulled up ___
   the train.


2. He fouled, ___ losing the
   game.


3. Young kids should ___ be
   supervised.


4. She sang well ___ her
   nervousness.


5. The fireworks were canceled _____ rain.