What Is It Signaling?

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is an educational resource aimed at helping students identify the function of signal words in sentences. Each sentence contains an underlined word, and students must determine what that word is signaling: comparison, contrast, addition, sequence, cause/effect, or list. The worksheet offers two choices for each sentence, and the student must select the correct one. The sentences are structured to include common situations or statements that would require the use of such signal words.

The purpose of this worksheet is to teach students to recognize how signal words can guide the reader’s understanding of the relationship between ideas or events in a sentence. It encourages critical thinking about how sentences are constructed and how the choice of a signal word affects the meaning and flow of information. This skill is crucial for reading comprehension and effective writing. By completing the exercise, students will be better equipped to use signal words in their own writing, enhancing clarity and coherence.