Kinds Of Signal Words

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a learning activity focused on signal words that indicate various types of relationships between ideas or sentences. Each sentence in the worksheet contains an underlined signal word, and students are instructed to identify the type of relationship it signifies by checking the corresponding box. The types of relationships include addition, comparison, contrast, example, summary, and time. The worksheet contains seven sentences, each highlighting a different signal word for students to classify.

The worksheet is designed to teach students how to recognize and understand the function of signal words within the context of a sentence. By identifying whether a signal word is creating a comparison, showing contrast, giving an example, summarizing, or indicating a time relationship, students learn how these words structure the flow of information and affect the reader’s understanding. This exercise helps to enhance their reading comprehension skills and enables them to use signal words effectively in their own writing. It is an important tool for developing logical expression and coherence in written communication.