6V Signal words exam idiom

Exam Idiom
- frequently used words in final exams
- signal words and function words
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Exam Idiom
- frequently used words in final exams
- signal words and function words

Slide 1 - Slide

Today
- I can match sentences using signal words
- I can fill in the correct signal word in a gap question
- I can use signal words to answer in a gap question
I can translate function words correctly

Slide 2 - Slide

Signal words
Exercise 1:
- I can fill in the correct signal word in a sentence

Slide 3 - Slide

1 “Pride comes _________ the fall” is a saying meaning arrogant people will eventually make big mistakes too.

2 They found each other very attractive. _________, they loved each other dearly too.

Fill in the correct idiom.
timer
1:00
rather
as a result of
what is more
equally
to be fair
before
earlier
despite
even so
e.g.

Slide 4 - Drag question

3 The youths took to the streets ____________ boredom and inflammatory posts on social media.

4 The youths took to the street ___________ government warnings not to.

Fill in the correct idiom.
timer
1:00
rather
as a result of
what is more
equally
to be fair
before
earlier
despite
even so
e.g.

Slide 5 - Drag question

5 The government has been talking about introducing a tax on candy, ____________ Mars bars and Oreos.

6 I never watch basketball, but _________, I like soccer much more.

11 It all went south quickly,             though initially, it showed promise.   
Fill in the correct idiom.
timer
1:00
rather
as a result of
what is more
equally
to be fair
before
earlier
despite
even so
e.g.

Slide 6 - Drag question

Signal words
Exercise 2:
- I can match sentences together using signal words

Slide 7 - Slide

1 I stayed inside after nine PM,     
      
2 She isn’t doing very well, but    
       
3 I want you, I need you, and          
 
4 While the dog had been lost for weeks,     
 
5 Once upon a time, princesses kissed frogs,

6 It’s been raining cats and dogs all week,



Match the sentences.
timer
2:00
by contrast, he is doing great.
hence the umbrella.
it eventually returned.
moreover, I love you as well.
admittedly, against my will.
but today that rarely happens anymore.

Slide 8 - Drag question

7 She missed him dearly that day,
           
8 The youths took to the streets
         
9 We weren’t of any help: neither John

10 While there was a rainbow,

11 It all went south quickly,

Match the sentences.
timer
1:30
in spite of government warnings.
nor I was able to open the jar.
though it showed promise at first
paradoxically, I brought my umbrella.
whereas he enjoyed being alone.

Slide 9 - Drag question

Signal words
Exercise 3:
- I can write my own endings to sentences using signal words

Slide 10 - Slide

Finish the sentence!

1. Jumbo has been opening more stores than AH in the past years. That’s why .........

Slide 11 - Open question

Finish the sentence!

2. Jumbo has been opening more stores than AH in the past years, despite ........

Slide 12 - Open question

Finish the sentence!

3. Jumbo has been opening more stores than AH in the past years as a result of ........

Slide 13 - Open question

Signal words
Exercise 4:
- I can fill in gap questions with signal words

Slide 14 - Slide


Which of the
answers fits the gap
timer
2:00
A
for instance
B
however
C
meanwhile
D
moreover

Slide 15 - Quiz


Which of the
answers fits the gap
timer
2:00
A
influence of the media on
B
interest in health organisations in
C
power of branding on
D
tobacco industry's neglect of

Slide 16 - Quiz


Which of the
answers fits the gap
timer
2:00
A
As a result
B
In spite of this
C
What is more
D
Similarly

Slide 17 - Quiz

Signal words
Exercise 5:
- I can fill in gap questions using signal words

Slide 18 - Slide


Which of the
answers fits the gap
timer
2:00
A
increased funding
B
more specialists
C
public support
D
strategic action

Slide 19 - Quiz

Do you have a good grip on the signal words ?
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Slide 20 - Poll