Match each set of signal words and phrases with the text structure that it identifies.

cause and effect

compare and contrast

description

problem and solution

one answer is, one reason for this

chronological order

both, different from

now, next

such as, for instance

Chronological order: now, next

Compare and contrast: both, different from

Description: such as, for instance

Cause and effect: one reason for this

Problem and solution: one answer is

Explanation:

Signal words or Transitions are the words we use to express our ideas.

We use the chronological signal words to arrange our thoughts and statements chronologically, this is, by the time they occurred.

e. g. now, next, first, then, later ...

We use the compare and contrast signal words to highlight similarities or differences between our ideas and thoughts.

e. g. however, but, on the other hand, both, different from ...

We use description signal words to provide an example or to explain better a statement, claim or an idea.

e. g. such as, for instance, for example ...

We use cause and effect signal words to explain the relationship between two phenomenons, theories, actions, etc. by explaining its cause and the effects it eventually has.

e. g. one reason for this, because of this, due to ...

We use problem and solution signal words to introduce a problem or a solution to a problem.

e. g. one answer is, because, since ...