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Signal Words

Signal Words. Time, condition , purpose , contrast. Time. While I waited , I read the newspaper . [ two actions at the same time] As I was driving , I saw an accident . [ as is used to describe the background ]

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Signal Words

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  1. Signal Words Time, condition, purpose, contrast

  2. Time • While I waited, I readthenewspaper. [twoactions at thesame time] • As I wasdriving, I sawanaccident. [asisused to describe thebackground] • As soon as/whenI get home I’llfinishmyhomework. • As soon as/when/once you’vefinishedyou can go home. [as soon as means “immediately,” once islessspecific]

  3. Condition • You may stay as long as/provided that you don’t mind sleeping on the sofa. • In case of fire dial 911. • You can’t get in the party unless you have a ticket. • I wouldn’t marry him, even if he was the only man in the world.

  4. Condition Words with –ever: • Whenever you come, I’ll be at home. • I’ll be with you whatever you decide. • Whoever wins the election, nothing will change.

  5. Contrast • Although/even though he had a bad leg, he still won the game. • I passed the exam even though/although I hadn’t studied. • We went to the concert despite/in spite of the rain • We went to the concert in spite of the fact that it was raining heavily.

  6. Contrast • We didn’t like the hotel. However, he had a good time. • The north of Italy is very expensive whereas the south is very cheap.

  7. Reason, purpose, result • As/since I was very tired, I went home. • I went home because I was very tired. • I bought this good book so that I can learn faster. • I’ve lost my passport, so I won’t be able to leave the country. • We’ve been working a lot and therefore we deserve some rest.

  8. As you read “A Journey Through Texas”… • Search for signal words that indicate: • TIME: • CONDITION: • CONTRAST: • REASON: • Next to each type, write down the signal words found and page number in the textbook. • Answer # 2 & 3 page 38; #6 page 39

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