Question

Use the drop-down menus to identify the signal words in each sentences. A horse raced down Emma's street. Another one followed it. Because William had lost his wallet, his friend bought his lunch. Both of the kittens grew up to be large, orange cats.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

1. Another

2. Because

3. Both

Answer 2

Answer:

The signal words in the given three sentences are:

1. Another

2. Because

3. Both

Explanation:

The signal words are those words that signal the transition or connection between the two ideas. The signal words tend to signal or hint at the next event or ideas about to happen.

In the given three sentences, the signal words in each of the lines are:

1. The signal word in this sentence is "another."

The word is hinting towards the addition of another horse in the race.

2. The signal word in the second sentence is "because."

The signal word 'because' hints cause and effect happening in the sentence. There is a  cause, which is the William had lost his wallet, therefore, as a result, his friends had to buy him lunch.

3. The signal word in the third sentence is "both."

The word 'both' signifies the comparison between two ideas. In this sentence, the comparison is between both the cats.