WEBEX (1) JUE200 October, 29

Pusat Pengajian Pendidikan Jarak Jauh
JUE 200/2 (ENGLISH 1)

29 OKTOBER 2022
8.00 -9.00 AM
Dr. Siti Soraya Lin Abdullah Kamal

siti.soraya.lin@gmail.com
CONTENTS
1) Course summary
2) Course objectives
3) Course outcomes
4) Course assessment
5) Developing writing skills
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COURSE SUMMARY
JUE 200/2 is an intermediate level English proficiency course offered

by the School of Distance Education (PPPJJ). This course is for
students who have passed JUE 100 (Preparatory English) or for those
who have secured a Band 4 in MUET. This course focuses on four
language skills namely reading, writing, listening and speaking as well
as the grammar concepts and vocabulary.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
The aim of this course is to equip students with sufficient language skills
to demonstrate English language proficiency at the intermediate level. It
is hoped that this course would enhance students’ interests in English
and motivate students to employ English more frequently and effectively
in a variety of contexts such as in daily life, academics and work places.
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COURSE OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1) present ideas clearly in written communication

2) present ideas clearly in spoken communication
3) analyse information from the audio source
4) analyse written text with good understanding
5) identify the correct grammatical elements and vocabulary
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COURSE ASSESSMENT
COURSEWORK (100%)- NO FINAL EXAM

No. Assessment Method Marks
1. Continuous assessment
(Reading comprehension and listening tests) 25%
.
2. Tests (Quizzes on grammar and vocabs) 25%
3. Oral presentation 25%
5. Writing assignment 25%
PPPJJ TOTAL 100%

WRITING ASSIGNMENT (25%)
WRITING ASSIGNMENT
• You need to form a group consisting of five members.

• The group members can be from your own or different regional centre (pusat wilayah).
• Students will be evaluated according to the Rubric which is included in the Teaching Plan.
THE DEADLINE OF THE ASSIGNMENT IS 15 DECEMBER 2022
• INSTRUCTIONS: Write an essay on ONE of the following topics
i- The benefits of being a multilingual
ii- Rebuilding trust in a relationship
PPPJJ iii- The influence of advertisement on the youths
iv- Technological devices used in education
• FORMAT:
i- Must be around 1000 words.
ii- The essay must be typed on a computer by using times New Roman, font size 12 and a
line spacing of 2.0 (double spacing).
• STRUCTURE
i- Technically, the assignment should be as good as possible and well organized.
ii- The following division is the most common way to structure an essay: Introduction, Body
and Conclusion.
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iii- The introduction part must have thesis statement (specific statements on what
will you cover in your essay) and is normally written at the end of the introduction
paragraph.
iv- The body part must have a few paragraphs each with topic sentences (main idea
of the entire paragraph) that support or explain the thesis statement you previously
written.
v- The conclusion part can summarise all your points (the topic sentences you
previously written) and your own point of view of the topic or of the arguments you
presented earlier.
PPPJJ vi- An essay must have a clear and coherence structure and written in proper
academic language.
• RULES ABOUT CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM

i- No marks will be given for copying from other sources or using the ideas or work
of other students/groups.
ii- Please be as honest as possible.
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ORAL PRESENTATION (25%)
Oral presentation
• You need to form a group consisting of five to six members.
• The group members can be from your own or different regional centre (pusat wilayah).
• Students will be evaluated according to the Rubric which is included in the Teaching Plan.
• In your group, choose a topic from the following options:

i- Entertainment
ii- Sport
iii- Dreams
PPPJJ iv- Nature and environment
• Each group member must deliver different points/ contents based on one selected theme.
• Make sure your presentation is not sensitive to the race, religion and political party. You
will be penalised if you do so.
• Meet your group members online and record your presentation or discussion using any
suitable apps such as Google Meet.
• Each person must speak for 2 minutes. Don’t forget to introduce yourself at the beginning
of the presentation.
• Upload the video on the YouTube by using one group member account.
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• Provide the link to me in the forum that I will create on the e-learning portal together with
your group members’ names and matrix numbers.
• EXAMPLE:
GROUP 122
YOUTUBE LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Unzc731iCUY
GROUP MEMBERS:
1- Ahmad- JK/XXXX
2- Ali- JM/XXXX
3- Suresh- JG/XXXX
4- Lind Say- JP/XXXX
5- Mei Leen- JM/XXXX
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• RULES ABOUT CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM
i- No marks will be given for copying from other sources or using the ideas or work of other
students/groups.
ii- Please be as honest as possible.
DON’T READ, TRY TO SPEAK!
The Youtube link must be submitted by 31 January 2023
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CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT (25%)
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT (reading comprehension and listening tests)
∙ An individual test
∙ Questions will be in the MCQ format.
∙ Students’ answers will be graded according to the answer scheme.
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GRAMMAR AND VOCAB TESTS (25%)
TESTS - individual
∙ To test students’ understanding in grammar and vocabulary

∙ The format of the quizzes (e.g. multiple choice, true false, matching, drag
and drop into text, select missing words) will be informed later.
∙ An individual test.
∙ Students’ answers will be graded according to the answer scheme.
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DEVELOPING WRITING SKILLS
• Types of essays
• Organisation of an essay
• Thesis statement
• Topic sentence
• Supporting details
• Transition words
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TYPES OF ESSAYS
TYPES OF CHARACTERISTICS
ESSAYS
EXPOSITORY • An informative piece of writing that presents a balanced analysis of a
topic.
• The writing explains or defines a topic, using facts, statistics, and
examples.
• The writing is based on facts and not personal feelings.
NARRATIVE • An informal writing
• A story about a life experience.
• Includes plot, setting, characters and themes
• Using time chronologically
ARGUMENTATIVE • Take a stand whether you agree or disagree on the issue
DESCRIPTIVE • An essay that describes something (a person, an object or a place)

• The use of sensory details. (see, hear, smell, taste and feel)
PPPJJ PERSONAL • The writer's recollection of a particular event or experience.

RECOUNT • It includes things like diary writing.
SITUATIONAL • An informal writing that requires you to describe a situation that you
WRITING are involved in directly.
GENERAL ORGANISATION OF AN ESSAY
This is the example how you can organise an essay. An essay normally has an introduction
paragraph, a few body paragraphs and a conclusion paragraph.
Introduction Body Conclusion
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GENERAL ORGANISATION OF AN ESSAY
Paragraph 1 Introduction • It should introduce the topic of the essay.

• It should introduce the thesis statement.
Paragraph 2 Body-Main • Paragraphs 2-4 form the main body of the essay.
idea 1 • Topic sentence must be included in each paragraph followed by sufficient
supporting details.
Paragraph 3 Body- Main
• Main idea 1 explores and develops the point mentioned first in the thesis
idea 2
statement of the introductory paragraph.
Paragraph 4 Body- Main • Main idea 2 explores and develops the point mentioned second in the
idea 3 thesis statement of the introductory paragraph.
• Main idea 3 explores and develops the point mentioned third in the thesis
statement of the introductory paragraph.
• Each of these paragraphs should only develop one main idea.
• It should have a singular focus.
• You may need a word/sentence or two to create transitions between
paragraphs.
• End each paragraph with concluding sentence that links the title of the
essay.
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Paragraph 5 Conclusion • It usually summarises or reiterates the point made in the introduction and
the thesis statement.
• It also summarises the body of the essay.
INTRODUCTION
Hook Stand Thesis Statement

• An opening statement • Optional • Orient the reader
• To grab reader’s • To agree or disagree regarding the main
attention. with the statements. ideas or discussion of
• Facts& stats, narrative, the essay.
questions, examples,
quotes, proverbs,
imagination
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INTRODUCTION
HOOK TOPIC: Laziness is the main cause of obesity
TECHNIQUE
Facts& Statistics Malaysia has recently recorded one of the highest rates of child
obesity in the Southeast Asia. If you look around us, quite a large
number of children have a very high BMI index, which is a good
indication of high obesity rates in this country. If not addressed,
the nation as a whole will face many medical issues in the coming
future.
Narrative A pair of identical twins were raised under different conditions.
He stayed with his parents in the city mostly stay indoors and
living on takeaway food, like chicken rice and pizza. Meanwhile,
Ali lived in the village with his grandparents and mostly ate fresh
food and lead an active lifestyle. It comes as no surprise that the
former is obese while the latter is not.
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INTRODUCTION
TECHNIQUE
Questions What is the main cause of obesity? Is a sedentary lifestyle due to
innate laziness? The root cause of this issue? Is obesity a result of
a lifestyle choice or a genetic defect that is beyond our control?
These are some of the questions that pop to mind when we focus
on the topic of obesity and its main course
Examples Maggie, fried chicken, pizza loaded with mozzarella cheese.

These are examples of fast food readily available these days
which have given rise to obesity. However, is food intake really
the culprit? Could the very fact that humans are getting lazier
and lazier be the main cause of weight gain and obesity?
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INTRODUCTION
TECHNIQUE
Quotes/ Proverbs The popular saying reads, “Some people eat to live while some
live to eat.”. There is truism in this concept as many people eat
just enough to live well while many others make a mission of
consuming countless calories and indulging on the most delicious
and decadent of dishes; truly living their life to the fullest. What
we eat is not the only factor leading to rising obesity levels, in
fact, a sedentary lifestyle where people are getting lazy to live an
active life is perhaps the main cause of this health dilemma.
Imagination What if the majority of humans on this earth were categorised as
obese? Would the hospitals be over-brimming with obesity
related health emergencies? Imagine if all children were grossly
overweight, should we be pointing fingers at them and their
PPPJJ unhealthy lifestyles or do we blame the parents? Laziness across
the board, from young to old is the main culprit for the rise of
obesity.
INTRODUCTION
STAND TOPIC: Laziness is the main cause of obesity

Agree In my estimation, I undisputedly agree that laziness is indeed
the main cause of obesity in today’s modern era.
Disagree In my opinion, I utterly disagree that the main cause of obesity

is laziness because there are other factors that take precedence
over this issue.
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THESIS STATEMENT
A few Normally,
sentences in thesis
the introduction In a form of statement is
of an essay, declarative written at the
highlighting the sentences end of the
main points of introductory
the essay. paragraph.
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THESIS STATEMENT
Which are the thesis statements?
Topic: Laziness is the main cause of obesity
Malaysia has recently recorded one of the highest rate of child obesity in
South East Asia. If you look around us, quite a large number of children
have a very high BMI index which is a good indication of high obesity rates
in this country. If not addressed, the nation as a whole will face many
medical issues in the coming future. In terms of laziness being the main
cause of obesity, there are many issues that refute this statement because
obesity has more to do with hereditary tendencies, uncontrolled food
consumption and lack of good food choices rather than the condition of
just being lazy.
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THESIS STATEMENT
Topic: Laziness is the main cause of obesity
Malaysia has recently recorded one of the highest rate of child obesity in
South East Asia. If you look around us, quite a large number of children
have a very high BMI index which is a good indication of high obesity rates
in this country. If not addressed, the nation as a whole will face many
medical issues in the coming future. In terms of laziness being the main
cause of obesity, there are many issues that refute this statement because
obesity has more to do with hereditary tendencies, uncontrolled food
consumption and lack of good food choices rather than the condition of
just being lazy.
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THESIS STATEMENT
Topic: The benefits of exercise
In recent years many people have become increasingly aware of the need
for physical fitness. Almost everywhere people turn, whether it is to a
television or billboard, advice for improving health bombards them.
Although much of this advice is commercially motivated by those eager to
sell vitamins and natural foods, some of it, especially that which advocates
a regular exercise program, merits serious attention. Regular exercise
releases tension, improves appearance, and increases stamina.
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THESIS STATEMENT
Topic: The benefits of exercise
In recent years many people have become increasingly aware of the need
for physical fitness. Almost everywhere people turn, whether it is to a
television or billboard, advice for improving health bombards them.
Although much of this advice is commercially motivated by those eager to
sell vitamins and natural foods, some of it, especially that which advocates
a regular exercise program, merits serious attention. Regular exercise
releases tension, improves appearance, and increases stamina.
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THESIS STATEMENT
Topic: Working from home
In the past, most people used to travel to their work place. As the
technology has advanced, an increasing number of people are now able to
work from home using their computers rather than going to work place
everyday. There are several disadvantages from this development.
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THESIS STATEMENT
Topic: Working from home
In the past, most people used to travel to their workplace. As the

technology has advanced, an increasing number of people are now able to
work from home using their computers rather than going to work place
everyday. There are several disadvantages from this development.
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TOPIC SENTENCE
All the
It is written
other
A sentence in the
sentences
that It supports beginning,
in the
summarizes an essay’s in the
paragraphs
the main thesis middle or
idea of a must be an
statement. at the end
paragraph. expansion
of the
of the topic
paragraph.
PPPJJ sentence.
TOPIC SENTENCE
Identify a topic sentence in each paragraph.
First and foremost, laziness is the main cause of obesity because people
gain a lot of weight when they live a sedentary lifestyle.
Moving on to the next point, another facet of laziness which causes obesity
is a person’s unwillingness to prepare healthier home cooked meals.
A final point to ponder is that the main cause of obesity can be pinned on
people’s laziness in adhering to the healthy eating regime.
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TOPIC SENTENCE
Identify a topic sentence in each paragraph.
gain a lot of weight when they live a sedentary lifestyle.
Moving on to the next point, another facet of laziness which causes obesity
is a person’s unwillingness to prepare healthier home cooked meals.
A final point to ponder is that the main cause of obesity can be pinned on
people’s laziness in adhering to the healthy eating regime.
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SUPPORTING DETAILS
It present more
details about Facts,
Help develop or
the topic examples,
support the topic
sentences. sentence. descriptions
and reasons
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SUPPORTING DETAILS
Identify supporting details in this paragraph.
gain a lot of weight when they live a sedentary lifestyle. This is because
when we live a sedentary lifestyle, we will not be spending our energy
doing physical activities such as walking, running or carrying things.
Moreover, where we do not use the calories that we consumed especially
in large quantities, then this unused energy will be stored as fat and cause
high obesity rates among people who life a sedentary lifestyle. Take for
example, most young people have poor sleeping habits, wake up late and
spend most of their time on their gadgets like smartphones and laptops
rather than go outside and take a jog or play some physically challenging
PPPJJ games and so on.
SUPPORTING DETAILS
PPPJJ games and so on.
SUPPORTING DETAILS
Moving on to the next point. Another facet of laziness, which causes

obesity is the person's unwillingness to prepare healthy home cooked
meals. Most people know how to cook something for themselves because
eating is a daily routine but even though they may know how to cook good
food and nutritionally balanced meals, they may be too lazy to go and buy
the ingredients. On top of that, they may even be very good cooks, but do
not have the motivation especially if they are only cooking for one person.
As an example, it is much easier to order Western fast food or local fast
food like fried rice, then eat the oily and carbo-laden food rather than
prepare all the ingredients of a healthy meal at home.
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SUPPORTING DETAILS

prepare all the ingredients of a healthy meal at home.
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CONCLUDING SENTENCE
It demonstrates
To rewrite the
Links the topic to the readers
topic sentence
sentence with the that you have a
in a different
key issue in the good command
title. way
of the
(paraphrase).
language.
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CONCLUDING SENTENCE
Identify the concluding sentence in the paragraph.
games and so on. Thus, it is without a doubt that laziness in terms od how
PPPJJ inactive a person is and the lack of physical movement is the leading cause
of obesity amongst people these days.
CONCLUDING SENTENCE
games and so on. Thus, it is without a doubt that laziness in terms od
PPPJJ how inactive a person is and the lack of physical movement is the
leading cause of obesity amongst people these days.
CONCLUDING SENTENCE

prepare all the ingredients of a healthy meal at home. Therefore, it is
crystal clear that people who are lazy and unmotivated to prepare nutritious
PPPJJ uncooked food is the main cause of this disease, especially in an age
where high caloric but convenient food can so easily be bought.
CONCLUDING SENTENCE

obesity is the person's unwillingness to prepare healthier home cooked
food and nutritiously balanced meals, they may be too lazy to go and buy
crystal clear that people who are lazy and unmotivated to prepare
PPPJJ nutritious uncooked food is the main cause of this disease, especially
in an age where high caloric but convenient food can so easily be
bought.
TRANSITION WORDS/ COHESIVE DEVICES (CD)
Used to link sentences, paragraphs and ideas.
Used to provide logical connections between

ideas:
There are many types of CD with different

functions.
CD is also known as transition words,

PPPJJ coordinators and linkers.
EXAMPLES OF TRANSITION WORDS/
COHESIVE DEVICES (CD)
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EXAMPLES OF TRANSITION WORDS/
COHESIVE DEVICES (CD)
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TRANSITION WORDS
Identify the transition words in this paragraph.

TRANSITION WORDS
Identify the transition words in this paragraph.

WRITING A CONCLUSION
Recap of the Reiteration of Recommendation

Thesis Statement Stand (Optional) and/ or Proverb
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THESIS STATEMENT- IN THE THESIS STATEMENT RECAP-
INTRODUCTION IN THE CONCLUSION
TOPIC: In this essay, I would like to To conclude, laziness in terms of
Laziness discuss why laziness is the main a sedentary lifestyle,
is the cause of obesity as we have unwillingness to prepare
main become so lazy in terms of doing nutritious meals and not
cause of exercise, cooking healthy food consuming them in prescribed
obesity and eating properly. portions are certainly the main
cause of rising obesity amongst
people today.
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THESIS STATEMENT- STAND REITERATE STAND IN THE
IN THE INTRODUCTION CONCLUSION
TOPIC: In my estimation, I undisputedly Personally speaking, I still
Laziness agree that laziness is indeed the thoroughly believe that laziness is
is the main cause of obesity in today’s the main culprit of obesity.
main modern era.
cause of
obesity
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SUGGESTIONS PROVERB/ QUOTE
TOPIC: The government through the At the end of the day, we only
Laziness Ministry of Health should have one body to live life in and
is the spearhead a strategy campaign we should treat our bodies like a
main to overcome obesity by setting up temple not for woodshed. We can
cause of a special task force to address only do this if we ditch our innate
obesity childhood obesity, and developing laziness and replace a sedentary
the programme to help them so lifestyle with one that is more
that they will not see such health active and healthy, so you can
risks when they reach adulthood. truly enjoy this lifetime and live
life to its fullest.
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SUMMARY
• An essay normally consists of an introduction, a body and a conclusion.

• A hook is used to grab readers’ interest to the essay.
• A thesis statement expresses the purpose of the essay.
• Each body paragraph has a topic sentence that substantiates the thesis statement.
• The topic sentence is expanded by supporting details.
• A paragraph ends with concluding sentence that links the topic sentence and the title
of the essay.
• Transition words are used to make sentences and paragraphs flow smoothly to
facilitate reading and comprehension.
• The conclusion paragraph requires you to: Recap the Thesis Statement, reiterate
your stand and ogive recommendations and, or proverb.
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Pusat Pengajian Pendidikan Jarak Jauh

JUE 200/2 (ENGLISH 1)

Dr. Siti Soraya Lin Abdullah Kamal

5) Developing writing skills

JUE 200/2 is an intermediate level English proficiency course offered

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1) present ideas clearly in written communication

COURSEWORK (100%)- NO FINAL EXAM

3. Oral presentation 25%

5. Writing assignment 25%

PPPJJ TOTAL 100%

• You need to form a group consisting of five members.

• RULES ABOUT CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM

ii- Please be as honest as possible.

• You need to form a group consisting of five to six members.

• In your group, choose a topic from the following options:

ii- Please be as honest as possible.

DON’T READ, TRY TO SPEAK!

The Youtube link must be submitted by 31 January 2023

∙ To test students’ understanding in grammar and vocabulary

DESCRIPTIVE • An essay that describes something (a person, an object or a place)

PPPJJ PERSONAL • The writer's recollection of a particular event or experience.

Introduction Body Conclusion

Paragraph 1 Introduction • It should introduce the topic of the essay.

Hook Stand Thesis Statement

Examples Maggie, fried chicken, pizza loaded with mozzarella cheese.

STAND TOPIC: Laziness is the main cause of obesity

Disagree In my opinion, I utterly disagree that the main cause of obesity

Which are the thesis statements?

Topic: Laziness is the main cause of obesity

Which are the thesis statements?

Topic: Laziness is the main cause of obesity

Which are the thesis statements?

Topic: The beneﬁts of exercise

Which are the thesis statements?

Topic: The beneﬁts of exercise

Which are the thesis statements?

Topic: Working from home

Which are the thesis statements?

Topic: Working from home

In the past, most people used to travel to their workplace. As the

Identify a topic sentence in each paragraph.

Identify a topic sentence in each paragraph.

Identify supporting details in this paragraph.

Identify supporting details in this paragraph.

Identify supporting details in this paragraph.

Moving on to the next point. Another facet of laziness, which causes

Identify supporting details in this paragraph.

Moving on to the next point. Another facet of laziness, which causes

Identify the concluding sentence in the paragraph.

Identify the concluding sentence in the paragraph.

Identify the concluding sentence in the paragraph.

Moving on to the next point. Another facet of laziness, which causes

Identify the concluding sentence in the paragraph.

Moving on to the next point. Another facet of laziness, which causes

Used to link sentences, paragraphs and ideas.

Used to provide logical connections between

There are many types of CD with different

CD is also known as transition words,

Identify the transition words in this paragraph.

Moving on to the next point. Another facet of laziness, which causes

Identify the transition words in this paragraph.

Moving on to the next point. Another facet of laziness, which causes