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Exam idiom lesson 2: Signal words
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Exam idiom lesson 2: Signal words

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

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Today
- I can recognize and name signal words both in/out of context
- I can recognize the connection 
between two parts of a sentence
- I can choose and translate signal words correctly

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Today's signal words:
As a result of – Als gevolg van
Despite – Ondanks
Because – Omdat
In short – Kortom
Furthermore – Bovendien
Since – Aangezien
Whereas – Terwijl
Equally – Evenzeer, net zo
Paradoxically – In tegenstrijd daarmee
Initially – Aanvankelijk

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Today's signal words:
Eventually - Uiteindelijk
Consequently – Met als gevolg
For instance – Bijvoorbeeld
To be fair – Om eerlijk te zijn
As if – Alsof
Then again – Aan de andere kant
In spite of – Ondanks
Hence – Zodoende, vandaar
However – Echter
Conversely – Daarentegen

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Exercise 1: pick the right word for the sentence


Signal words in this exercise: 

As a result of – Als gevolg van
Despite – Ondanks
Because – Omdat
In short – Kortom


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____ the fact it was late, Cinderella still went to the castle.
A
As a result of
B
Despite
C
Because
D
In short

Slide 7 - Quiz

Lilo and Nani are always wearing shorts and shirts ____ it is so hot in Hawaii.
A
As a result of
B
Despite
C
Because
D
In short

Slide 8 - Quiz

Mufasa’s reign is threatened ____ Scar’s ambitions to be the new king.
A
As a result of
B
Despite
C
Because
D
In short

Slide 9 - Quiz

Vaiana discovers new lands and solves the food shortage. ____, she’s a hero to her people.
A
As a result of
B
Despite
C
Because
D
In short

Slide 10 - Quiz

Well done!

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Exercise 2: pick the right word for the sentence


Signal words in this exercise: 

Furthermore – Bovendien
Since – Aangezien
Whereas – Terwijl
Equally – Evenzeer, net zo


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Pocahontas loves John ____ John just loves colonizing indigenous peoples’ lands.
A
Furthermore
B
Since
C
Whereas
D
Equally

Slide 13 - Quiz

Ariel has been having the hardest time walking to the Disney Store ____ she has no legs.
A
Furthermore
B
Since
C
Whereas
D
Equally

Slide 14 - Quiz

While the dwarfs keep asking her who is her favorite, Snow White loves them all ____.
A
Furthermore
B
Since
C
Whereas
D
Equally

Slide 15 - Quiz

Jasmine has a lot to offer poor Aladdin as she’s very beautiful. ____, she is filthy rich as well.
A
Furthermore
B
Since
C
Whereas
D
Equally

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                                      Great job! 
                          Four more to go.

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Exercise 3: pick the right word for the sentence


Signal words in this exercise: 

Paradoxically – In tegenstrijd daarmee
Initially – Aanvankelijk
Eventually - Uiteindelijk
Consequently – Met als gevolg

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While they grow apart later, Anna and Elsa are the best of friends ____.
A
Paradoxically
B
Initially
C
Eventually
D
Consequently

Slide 19 - Quiz

Mulan is a princess from China. ____, Disney recently cast a white woman to play
A
Paradoxically
B
Initially
C
Eventually
D
Consequently

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Because she likes rough-tough boys, Belle’s family was not surprised at all when she ____ came home with Beast.
A
Paradoxically
B
Initially
C
Eventually
D
Consequently

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Your teacher is running out of Disney princesses to reference. ____, this sentence does not introduce any new ones.
A
Paradoxically
B
Initially
C
Eventually
D
Consequently

Slide 22 - Quiz

Good work. On we go! 

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Exercise 4: finish the sentence correctly

Signal words in this exercise: 

For instance – Bijvoorbeeld
To be fair – Om eerlijk te zijn
As if – Alsof
Then again – Aan de andere kant

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After falling down the rabbit hole, Alice has a string of wonderful adventures. For instance,
A
Wonderland isn’t terrifying to her, but magical.
B
She turns into a giant and meets a talking rabbit.
C
After coming home, she isn't sure whether or not it was all a dream.
D
She does nearly die about 100 times.

Slide 25 - Quiz

After falling down the rabbit hole, Alice has a string of wonderful adventures. But in the end, to be fair,
A
Wonderland isn’t terrifying to her, but magical.
B
She turns into a giant and meets a talking rabbit.
C
After coming home, she isn't sure whether or not it was all a dream.
D
She does nearly die about 100 times.

Slide 26 - Quiz

After falling down the rabbit hole, Alice has a string of wonderful adventures as if
A
Wonderland isn’t terrifying to her, but magical.
B
She turns into a giant and meets a talking rabbit.
C
After coming home, she isn't sure whether or not it was all a dream.
D
She does nearly die about 100 times.

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After falling down the rabbit hole, Alice has a string of wonderful adventures. Then again,
A
Wonderland isn’t terrifying to her, but magical.
B
She turns into a giant and meets a talking rabbit.
C
After coming home, she isn't sure whether or not it was all a dream.
D
She does nearly die about 100 times.

Slide 28 - Quiz

Fantastic!

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Exercise 5: finish the sentence correctly

Signal words in this exercise: 

In spite of – Ondanks
Hence – Zodoende, vandaar
However – Echter
Conversely – Daarentegen

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Finish the sentence with the word given.

The princess loved the frog in spite of …

Slide 31 - Open question

Finish the sentence with the word given.

The princess loved the frog. Hence …

Slide 32 - Open question

Finish the sentence with the word given.

The princess loved the frog. However …

Slide 33 - Open question

Finish the sentence with the word given.

The princess loved the frog. Conversely ...

Slide 34 - Open question

mmm, 
mmm, 
mmm...
*wibbit

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Do you think you can use and recognize the 20 signal words in this lesson better than you could before?
😒🙁😐🙂😃

Slide 36 - Poll

Homework assignment: 

Write a 150-200 word story about a princess or hero of your choice.
Use at least ten “signaalwoorden” from this lesson and underline them.
Hand in your story as a .doc file in the Openstaande Opdracht on Magister.

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