Let me work through each question step by step to identify the correct signal words.
Question 1: "I love to hike.
Similarly, I love to ride my bike."
- The word "similarly" shows that two things are alike or comparable
- This is a comparison between hiking and riding a bike
- Answer:
comparison
Question 2: "People often think I am a pushover.
However, I can be quite firm."
- The word "however" shows a contrast or difference between what people think and reality
- It's showing an opposing idea
- Answer:
contrast
Question 3: "I do a lot of writing,
such as poetry and short stories."
- The phrase "such as" introduces specific examples
- Poetry and short stories are examples of writing
- Answer:
example
Question 4: "That's my evidence.
To sum up, something must be done."
- The phrase "to sum up" means to summarize or conclude
- It's wrapping up the main point
- Answer:
summary
Question 5: "
As I slept, my mother made my birthday cake."
- The word "as" indicates when something happened (during the time)
- It's showing the timing of events
- Answer:
time
Question 6: "They expected me to lose,
but I did not."
- The word "but" shows a contrast between expectation and reality
- What they expected vs. what actually happened are opposite outcomes
- Answer:
contrast
Question 7: "Karen is an early bird.
Likewise, I am usually the first to arrive."
- The word "likewise" shows similarity between Karen and the speaker
- Both are early risers/arrivers - this is comparing them
- Answer:
compare
Final Answer:
1. comparison
2. contrast
3. example
4. summary
5. time
6. contrast
7. compare
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of cause and effect signal words worksheet.
