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Effective Use of Signal Words in Writing

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What did Mark use to show the causal relationships of the ideas in his writing?

Conjunctions
Signal words (correct)
Transition words
Causal phrases

What is the primary purpose of using signal words in Mark's writing?

To provide definitions for technical terms
To indicate the causal relationships between ideas (correct)
To show the chronological order of events
To compare and contrast ideas

Which of the following is an example of a signal word Mark used in his writing?

Meanwhile
Additionally
Because (correct)
However

Why is Mark's strategy of using signal words effective?

It helps to clarify the relationships between ideas (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do signal words help to show in Mark's writing?

The relationships between ideas (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using signal words in Mark's writing?

To clarify causal relationships between ideas (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of relationship do signal words help to establish in Mark's writing?

Causal (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why might Mark's use of signal words improve the clarity of his writing?

It helps readers follow the logical flow of ideas (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of signal words in Mark's writing?

They indicate a logical connection between ideas (B) Signup and view all the answers

What would be the likely effect of removing signal words from Mark's writing?

The logical relationships between ideas would become unclear (B) Signup and view all the answers

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