LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN ENGLISH 8

Worksheet No. 1.1, Quarter 4

Learner’s Name: ________________________________________________

Strand/Track/Section:________________________________________________
Date: ________________________________________________

I. LEARNING SKILLS
A. Most Essential Learning Competency
Use appropriate grammatical signals or expressions suitable to each pattern of
idea development:
 General to particular
 Claim and counterclaim
 Problem-solution
 Cause-effect

II. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

In both academic writing and professional writing, your goal is to convey
information clearly and concisely. This is where the transitions come in. Transitions can
either be words or phrases. These help you achieve your goals by establishing logical
connections between sentences, paragraphs, and sections of your papers. In other words,
they connect two ideas and establish the relationship between these ideas. Transitions
direct readers to the logical progression of your argument. They create a shift in
perspective. That is to say, transitions can signal an upcoming comparison, opposition,
or result.
Examples
Take a look at these sentences without, and then with, transition words. Note the
difference the transitions make. This will help you see how they can tie our thoughts
together more cohesively.
 Carla couldn't sleep the night before her big presentation. She needed an extra-
large cup of coffee before work.
Carla couldn't sleep the night before her big presentation; therefore, she needed
an extra-large cup of coffee before work.
 Jeffrey, we'll be ready to leave for the trip in 20 minutes. Fill up the car with gas,
please.
Jeffrey, we'll be ready to leave for the trip in 20 minutes. In the meantime, fill up
the car with gas, please.
 The trip through the desert was long and tiring for the crew. They all agreed it was
worth it.
The trip through the desert was long and tiring for the crew. Afterward, they all
agreed it was worth it.

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 Types of Grammatical Signals/Transitions
There is more than one type of transition word and in this section, you will be introduced
to some of the most commonly used ones, which will give you a greater understanding of the
concept.
General to Particular
A. A generalization transitional word can be used to give an example of an idea relating to
the subject.

Some common transition words in this category are:

 As a rule  In general/  On the whole
 Regularly Generally  Broadly speaking
 Commonly  On the whole  Mainly
 Usually  Overall  Generally speaking
 For the most part  Typically  More often than not
 Normally  In most cases  Mostly
 Often  All in all

B. Transitional word in particular can be used to give in giving and emphasizing a specific
idea.
 That is to say  Especially  In spite of
 In other words  To explain  Of course
 In simple terms  To list  In like manner
 Specifically  To enumerate  Therefore
 In particular  Including  As a result
 In detail  At least  For instance/example
 Namely  At any rate

Claim and Counterclaim

A. Using transitions to signal a claim is a great way to let the reader know when you are
adding your own thoughts
 Therefore  Additionally  A great way
 Finally  Furthermore
 While  Similarly
 For example  In other words
 That is to say  Because

B. Counterclaim Transitional Words

 On the contrary  On the other hand  For the simple reason
 Even though  Because of the that
 However fact  Although
 Others may say  Due to the fact  But in reality
 Nevertheless

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Problem and Solution

A. Transitional Words for Problem

 Since  Conflict  The issue
 The question is  A reason for the  Reason
 The dilemma is problem  The problem is
 Difficulty is  As a consequence

B. Transitional Words for Solution

 As a result  Consequently  Similarly
 In order to  Led to  Resolved
 To solve this  To solve this  Nevertheless
 Possibly  To address this  In addition
 In efforts to  So that  Recommendations
 Could be  One answer is include
 Because  At the same time  One reason of

III. ACTIVITIES
A. Practice Tasks
Task 1. Directions: Convert the given statements into counterclaim. Make sure to use
appropriate transition word. Be guided of the given example. Write the answer on your
answer sheet

CLAIM COUNTERCLAIM
On the contrary, fast food
1. Fast food restaurants should be considered a restaurants should not be
healthy restaurant because they offer considered a healthy restaurant
vegetables, fruits, and safe drinking water. because the foods served are not
nutritious.
2. Cell phones should not be allowed in
classrooms because they distract students.
3. Everyone should adopt a stray dog or cat
since they need homes.
4. Students should not be required to take
physical education because some of them are
not athletic.
5. Social media is a great way to stay in touch
with friends and family.
6. School uniform helps students achieve higher
grades in their classes

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Task 2. Directions: Identify if the given statements are general or particular. Then,
write the transition word used. Write the answer on your answer sheet.

GENERAL OR TRANSITION WORD

STATEMENT
PARTICULAR USED

2. Sometimes she is ill-tempered, but all

General All in all
in all, she is an excellent student.

3. I’m allergic to most nuts. For example,

peanuts make me cough.
4. Bicol region is known for many tourist
destinations. In particular, foreign
tourists should visit Caramoan Islands
and Mayon Volcano to appreciate the
beauty of the region.
5. Generally speaking, COVID cases is
increasing all over the world.

Task 3
The concerns and issues about our environment can be overwhelming. Humans
have used and abused the very environment that nurtures and sustains them.
Directions: Study the picture below. Write three sentences about the environmental
issues that are shown in the picture; then, think of possible solutions to fight them. Use
problem-solution transitional words in your sentences.

https://www.google.com/search?q=ENVIRONMENTAL+PROBLEM&hl=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj6kfvrg9XvAhUBVpQKHRtCCZsQ_
AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1259&bih=601#imgrc=0yDZlDm87HHeeM&imgdii=46-8w165TF1MiM

- https://mld.metu.edu.tr/tr/system/files/transitions_0.pdf
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Problem and Solution

Transitional Words for Problem

 Since  A reason for the  The issue
 The dilemma is problem  Reason
 Difficulty is  As a consequence  The problem is

Transitional Words for Solution

 As a result  Led to  In addition
 In order to  To solve this  Recommendations
 To solve this  To address this include
 In efforts to  So that  One reason of
 Could be  One answer is
 Because  Nevertheless

PROBLEM
Ex. The problem is the rising levels of CO2
that caused the increase in average global
temperature.
1. ___________________________________.
2. ___________________________________.
3. ___________________________________.
SOLUTION
To solve this, there must be an increase in
forest cover, restore sea grasses and boost
use of agricultural cover crops to reduce the
amount of CO2 in atmosphere.
1. ___________________________________.
2. ___________________________________.
3. ___________________________________.

B. Assessment
Directions: Read the paragraph below, then fill in the blank with suitable transitions:

When – Because of these- In addition – Besides - Whenever – Whereas -

Nevertheless – Due to - For example

Animals use various means to protect themselves. Color is one that is widely used as
a protective device. For instance, some birds display brightly colored feathers 1. ___________
they are threatened. These are designed to frighten away the enemy. 2.___________ to color,
some animals emit a peculiar smell for the same purpose. 3. ___________, form may be used
to conceal the animal. 4.___________, some insects conceal themselves by making
themselves resemble plants of flowers. In this way, they are hardly visible because they can
merge into their surroundings. Other animals adopt regular patterns of behavior
5. ___________ they are frightened. Some pretend to be dead 6. ___________ others just
come forward and stand still. 7.____________, buffaloes were almost eliminated in the 19th
century 8.___________ their lack of resistance to hunters.

Therefore - But - Despite - For Instance - Also - Since - Even though - Rather

Though eating disorders produce physical damage to the body, they are not physical
illnesses. 1.___________, they are mental issues that develop more frequently among

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females but do affect the male population as well. Anorexia nervosa, one of the most common
eating disorders, is characterized by extremely low body weight and a distorted self-body
image accompanied by an intense fear of gaining weight. Extreme exercising is 2.__________
commonly associated with anorexia and is believed to be its direct consequence. Anorexics
may allow themselves anywhere from 100 to 1000 calories a day. It is not food that turns them
off 3.__________ the concern with gaining weight. Food, in fact, may be on their mind
constantly. There are several cases where people suffering from anorexia nervosa developed
a severe obsession for cooking 4.__________ they never tasted anything of what they
prepared. Anorexia nervosa is considered to be a serious mental health disorder which is
characterized by an exaggerated concern with the appearance of the body. It can be
considered a disorder of beauty 5.__________ the sufferer believes, 6.__________ all the
evidence to the contrary, that he or she is too fat and, 7.__________, unattractive. The
anorexic wishes to be thinner, and the idea of being overweight appears to be a nightmare.

IV. REFERENCES
List of Transition Words. (2020). Retrieved April 6, 2021, from Yourdictionary.com
website: https://grammar.yourdictionary.com/style-and-usage/list-transition-
words.html
(2011). Retrieved April 6, 2021, from Teacherspayteachers.com website:
https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/thumbitem/Claim-Versus-Counterclaim-
Activity-3446548-1564587024/original-3446548-1.jpg
. (n.d.). TRANSITIONS Fill in the blanks with the most suitable transitions from the
list. Use each transition only once unless instructed otherwise. Retrieved from
https://mld.metu.edu.tr/tr/system/files/transitions_0.pdf

Prepared by:
JAEL P. OLAÑO, HT-I, San Jose Pili NHS, SDO Cam. Sur
MYLENE P. ABABA, MT- I, Pili NHS, SDO Cam. Sur
GIRLYN F. AVILA, T-III, Don Servillano Platon Memorial NHS, SDO Cam. Sur
Reviewed by:
ANGUSTIA P. ORAA, P-I, Visita de Salog NHS, SDO Cam. Sur

Quality Assured by:

PRECIOSA R. DELA VEGA, EPS-I English, SDO Cam. Sur
Layout Artist:
MARY JANE S. SAN AGUSTIN, T-III, Fundado ES, SDO Cam. Sur

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 ANSWER KEY FOR LAS G8, 1.1 Quarter 4

Task 1 (Answers may vary)

A. Task 2
GENERAL OR TRANSITION WORD
STATEMENT
PARTICULAR USED

6. I’m allergic to most nuts. For example,

Particular For example
peanuts make me cough.
7. Bicol region is known for many tourist
destinations. In particular, foreign
tourists should visit Caramoan Islands Particular In articular
and Mayon Volcano to appreciate the
beauty of the region.
8. Generally speaking, COVID cases is
General Generally
increasing all over the world.

Task 3 (Answers may vary)

Assessment
I.
1. When
2. In addition
3. Nevertheless
4. For example
5. Whenever
6. Whereas
7. Because of these
8. Due to

II.
1. But
2. Therefore
3. Rather
4. Even though
5. Since
6. Despite
7. Also