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Directions: In each sentence starter below is a signal word in bold print. Think about what
it is telling you. Then choose its purpose in the sentence.Reading Comprehension • Saddleback Educational Publishing ©2002 3 Watson, Irvine, CA 92618•Phone (888)SDL-BACK•www.sdlback.com
- There’s anotherreason why many people seem...
O signals that more is to come O tells when something is happening2.In contrastto being an only child...O signals a conclusion O signals a comparison is coming- And so, in summary...
O shows sequence O signals a conclusion4.In additionto his other inventions...O signals an example will follow O signals that more is to come5.First of all,gather the materials...O shows sequence O shows where something is happening6.To illustratethis idea...O will give a reason for O signals an example will follow- But, Maria felt quite the oppositeabout...
O signals a change of direction O signals a conclusion- The primary concernof the council...
O signals an important point O shows uncertainty- As a resultof the report ...
O signals a comparison O signals a conclusion- The principleitem to keep in mind ...
O signals change in direction O signals importance- Scientist think that perhapsdinosaurs were...
O shows uncertainty O shows sequence