Signal words tell the shape
Before you read
Test yourself first: 5 questions
Question 1 of 5
A set of step-by-step directions for assembling furniture is best described as a:
Answer: B. Directions that tell you how to do something in order are technical/procedural writing.
Question 2 of 5
Directions printed on a package are meant to:
Answer: B. Package directions instruct the user how to use the product.
Question 3 of 5
A passage that describes events in the order they happened uses which structure?
Answer: B. Describing events in time order is a chronological/sequence structure.
Question 4 of 5
In context, 'The vague directions confused everyone' means the directions were:
Answer: B. 'Vague' means unclear, which fits the confusion.
Question 5 of 5
A recipe says: 'Preheat the oven to 350°F before mixing the batter.' According to the directions, what should you do FIRST?
Answer: B. 'Preheat… before mixing' tells you preheating comes first. Reading directions carefully for order words ('before') is key.
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