Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education

Name: __________________________ Date: __________________

Grade & Section: ________________ Score: _________________

ENGLISH 8
Summative Test
MODULE 4 – USING TRANSITION SIGNALS

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The questions/worksheets in this summative test are based on

the discussions in your Self Learning Modules (SLMs). You
may refer to the said modules in answering this test.
2. Please read and follow the instructions for each test carefully
before answering.
3. Write all your answers on the provided spaces inside this test
booklet.
4. If you have any clarifications, do not hesitate to contact your
subject teacher. Her contact information is provided below.

Address: Socorro, Surigao del Norte CHARMAINE ROSE C. MAHOMOC

Telephone No.: 09380341780 Email: charmainerose.mahomoc@deped.gov.ph
Email Address: socorronhs@gmail.com Phone No.: 09272812983/09283017255
Facebook Account: Charmaine Rose Mahomoc
I. Spot the Transition Words
Read the paragraphs below and encircle all the transition words
you can identify.

Wearing Uniform
Many schools have a rule that children wear school uniform. Some
children and parents are quite happy to follow these rules, but others
disagree. On one side, wearing school uniform means that nobody
looks smarter or more fashionable than anybody else. Also, having to
wear a school uniform prevents children from asking for expensive
fashionable clothes. Children, however, cannot show that they are
individuals if they are all dressed alike. Furthermore, children grow
quickly, so wearing a uniform means that they don’t get to wear out
of their ordinary clothes. In conclusion, there are many reasons both
for and against wearing school uniform. It is important, whatever is
decided, that every child feels comfortable with what they are
wearing.

II. Building Bridges

Complete the paragraph below by supplying the appropriate
transitional words. Choose your answers from the words inside the
box.

however first besides

second therefore in fact furthermore

Spiders
Many people are scared of spiders. These animals, ___________,
have several benefits to humans and very few can do any harm.
_________, spiders get rid of house flies so don’t worry if you find spider
webs in your house; they’re for catching insects. ___________, spiders
also keep gardens free of insects that might damage plants. It is a well-
known fact that spiders (even the large ones) are delicate and easily
injured, so be kind and do you best not to hurt them. ___________, even
the biggest spiders cannot seriously harm you as they only bite in self-
defense. ___________, if you leave them alone, they’ll leave you alone.
There is no need for anyone to be terrified of spiders. ___________,
spiders are more frightened of humans than we are of them!
_____________, spiders are very intelligent creatures. They know how to
spin their complicated webs without having to learn.
III. Look at the different items of transition vocabulary in the box below.
Can you match them with the correct usage? Some have been done
for you as examples. Do not write anything on the gray area in the
table. (Note: There are transition words that have two functions.)

despite therefore as a result of however

furthermore in contrast in addition firstly
for this reason whereas finally in consequence
consequently while what is more on the other hand
for instance secondly then even though
moreover to sum up such as lastly

No. Chronology Addition Cause and Comparison Illustration/ Summary/

Effect and Contrast Examples Conclusion

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IV. Figure out the meaning of the italicized words in the sentences and
identify its markers. Circle the LETTER of your answer and write the
transition word that gives you clue on the word’s meaning.
1. All medical practitioners, including the army and police forces, are
our frontliners in this pandemic; thus, they lead in fighting against
the COVID-19 disease.
A. followers B. leaders C. observers D. participants
Marker Used: ____________
2. Jesica’s parents are benevolent people; she, however, does not
seem to help people who are in need.
A. empty B. generous C. selfish D. narcissistic
Marker Used: ____________
3. The COVID-19, like Spanish influenza is a virus that strictly requires
home quarantine and physical distancing.
A. curse B. disaster C. disease D. plague
Marker Used: ____________
4. Police officers are very conspicious during the Enhanced
Community Quarantine. Therefore, we can see them in every
checkpoints.
A. distinct B. evident C. hidden D. visible
Marker Used: ____________
5. It was a frigid night despite being in the summer season.
A. very cold B. very cozy C. very hot D. very warm
Marker Used: ____________
V. Use ‘therefore’, ‘consequently’, ‘as a result’ or ‘so’ to combine the
pairs of sentences below. Be careful with the punctuations.
1. Fewer people are unemployed. The economy has been strong for
the last few years.
_______________________________________________________________
2. The teacher postponed the examination. There were many
students stuck in a traffic jam.
_______________________________________________________________
3. Last night’s storm damaged the overhead electricity power lines.
The town was without electricity for several hours.
_______________________________________________________________
4. Maria always makes numerous spelling mistakes in his essay
writing. Maria does not use a dictionary.
_______________________________________________________________
5. Juan didn’t study. He failed the test.
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