Reference no: EM13297538
Read each passage to find the signal words and the structure the author used.
1. Many children and adults suffer from a condition known as dyslexia, difficulty in reading. 2. The general belief is that the term simply refers to seeing letters reversed, but it is actually much more complex and frustrating for the reader. 3. For one thing, dyslexics might lose track of what they are reading either by skipping words, or even entire lines, or confusing what they are reading. 4. Additionally, in an attempt to focus on the written words, a dyslexic could miss the main points of what is being read and then have to reread to regain meaning. 5. For some dyslexics, even the effort to read can have negative physical results. 6. The difficulty experienced in seeing the material clearly can result in strained vision, headaches, and even nausea. 7. And, yes--they might even see letters backwards! 1.
What does the signal word but indicate in sentence #2?
contrast
comparison
example
2. What does the signal for one thing indicate in sentence #3?
comparison
example
cause/effect
3. What do the signal words or indicate in sentence #3?
listing
chronology
cause/effect
4. What relationship is shown between sentences #3 and #4?
listing
cause/effect
contrast
5. What signal word(s) would best fit between sentences #5 and #6?
for example
however
in addition
6. What relationship is shown between sentences #5 and #6?
listing
example
comparison
7. What structure is used within sentence #6?
comparison
definition
cause/effect
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