Unit 7.4 Author’s Purpose

Hello, today you

will learn about

signal words and

the importance

of using them

when writing.

Signal words are also known as transitions . These are

words and phrases that show connection.

Signal words give hints about what’s going to happen in

what your reading.

Last week, you should have used some of these

words when writing about New York, or how to make a pancake.

There are many signal words that may be used in

writing.

It all depends on what you are writing or the text

structure.

Use these signal words to help you when writing.

Using signal words

improves your writing and

comprehension.

Using signal words improves your writing and comprehension.

Choose the correct signal word.

1. He wanted to study in a university. ________, he went to

Princeton university last month.

In addition / As a result / Although

2. Alison was driving very fast. _________, the police gave him

a ticket.

On the other hand/ For this reason / In addition

3. He plays tennis. He plays football. __________, he watches

football on tv.

In addition/ Although / as a result

Correct your answers.

Choose the correct signal word.

1. He wanted to study in a university. As a result, he went to

Princeton university last month.

In addition / As a result / Although

2. Alison was driving very fast. For this reason, the police gave

him a ticket.

On the other hand/ For this reason / In addition

3. He plays tennis. He plays football. In addition, he watches

football on tv.

In addition/ Although / as a result

Good Job!