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