Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Division of Antique
District of San Jose
ANTIQUE INTEGRATED SCHOOL
San Jose St., San Jose, Antique
SY: 2022-2023

Hand-Outs in ENGLISH IV
Quarter 3-Lesson 2

Writing Directions Using Signal Words

Directions are always present in our daily routine. Following directions properly will help you to
do your job easily. Signal words are words that can help you understand directions in an easy way.

The words First, next, then, after that, and finally are called Signal words. Signal words introduce the
steps in a process or sequence of events.

 Signal words are used to follow the directions in their correct order. These are the words that signal
the next step to follow. Directions may be given in doing something, how to make simple things or
activity, how to use things or objects and how to find places.
 Directions are guides. Once followed properly they give positive results. Signal words are also called
sequence words. They are used in giving 3-5 steps directions.
 Take note that in writing directions using signal words, always put comma ( , ) after each signal word
you use.

Words that indicate addition

moreover and then in addition together with
further likewise equally important along with
furthermore also in conjunction with plus
besides too over and above one/another
and again many (reasons, types) as well as
another next first, second, third

Words that indicate similarities

similarly in like manner just as identically
likewise similar to in the same way alike
like(ness) comparable

Words that indicate differences

but nevertheless in contrast though

yet on the contrary otherwise whereas
however although still notwithstanding
after all despite on the other hand less/more
different from opposite here/there er (taller, shorter)
differ even though instead unlike

Words that indicate place

here adjacent next to there

above beyond near far
below under nearby by
to around close ahead

Words that indicate cause, effect, and explanation

therefore accordingly if, then for

for this reason thus consequently since
so hence because on account of
cause lead to effect reason

Words that indicate summary, repetition, and emphasis

to sum up in short as has been noted in brief

as I have said in other words on the whole in fact
that is indeed finally in summary
to be sure in any event for these reasons thus
most important above all est (biggest)

Words that introduce examples

for example to illustrate such as once
for instance specifically in other words that is
including

Words that indicate time

first second third next

last since today formerly
previously at length at last soon
meanwhile afterward often now
 after finally until during
following when while then

Words that help define

is is called are known as means

that is of are refers to

For Example: