UNIT3SIGNALWORDS..doc

UNIT3 SIGNAL WORDS (I) Signal words are like traffic lights or road signs. They guide the readers smoothly along the path of thought set down by the writer. Therefore, it is necessary to understand what signal words are arid how they function. Signal words may be found anywhere in a paragraph or used to form a closer tie between paragraphs. They may be classified according to their functions. 1．SIGNAL WORDS INTRODUCING EXAMPLES It is clear to every reader that examples given by the writer for explanation of his thought make his ideas much easier to understand. The most commonly used expressions/words to introduce examples are as follows: For example for instance such as as like DIRECTIONS: In each of the following sentences, underline the examples given by the writer and put the explained words in brackets. Then choose the best answer for each blank. Example: (Insects), like mosquitoes and bees, have three pairs of legs and usually two pairs of wings. a) B You can tell now that insects are _________creatures. A. fierce B. small C. tame b) A Another example of an insect is_________. A. a butterfly B. a bird C. a snake 1. Red is used for signs of danger, such as STOP and fire engines. a. ______You can tell that signs of danger are generally ______signs. A. important B. cheerful C. interesting b. ______ another example of a sign of danger is _______. A. a movie theater sign B. a government automobile C an exit sign 2. People wear black clothes at some serious ceremonies, for example at funerals and graduations. a. ______ You can tell that a ceremony is_______. A. a special occasion B. a special sport C. a special, holiday b.______ Another example of a ceremony is_______. A. a wedding B. a tennis game C. Christmas 3. Doctors recommend that everyone exercise every day, particularly those who spend many hours doing sedentary activities lik