North Carolina Foundations of Reading Practice Test

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What type of signal words do 'since,' 'whether,' and 'accordingly' represent?

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Cause and effect words
Sequential words
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The correct answer is: Cause and effect words

The words 'since,' 'whether,' and 'accordingly' represent cause and effect relationships within writing. 'Since' indicates causation, often showing that one event occurs as a result of another. For example, "Since it was raining, we stayed indoors" clearly establishes a reason for staying inside. 'Whether' introduces choices or conditions that lead to different outcomes, signifying cause and effect in contexts like decision-making. 'Accordingly' suggests that a conclusion or action follows logically from previously mentioned information, indicating a response to a cause. Understanding these signal words helps to identify how ideas are connected in terms of cause and effect, enhancing comprehension of the text's logical flow and arguments.