Signal Words

Question 1

As for, Regarding, In reference to

Answer 1

Focus attention

Question 2

Furthermore, moreover, in addition, as well as,

Answer 2

add to previous points

Question 3

On one hand /On the other hand; While; Rather; Instead; In contrast; Alternatively

Answer 3

Provide contrast

Question 4

Granted, It is true that, certainly, admittedly, despite, although

Answer 4

provide conceding contrast (author unwillingly agrees)

Question 5

but, however, even so, all the same, still, that said, nevertheless, nonetheless, yet, otherwise, despite

Answer 5

provide emphatic contrast (author assert own position)

Question 6

In any event, in any case

Answer 6

Dismiss previous points

Question 7

Likewise, In the same way

Answer 7

Point out the similarity

Question 8

In other words; That is; Namely, So to speak

Answer 8

Restate for clarity

Question 9

Apparently; At least; Can, Could, May, Might, Should; Pos­sibly; Likely

Answer 9

hedge or soften position

Question 10

After all, must, Have to, Always, never ,etc.

Answer 10

strengthen the position

Question 11

demonstrate in answer choice meaning

Answer 11

prove