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ENGLISH 8 First Quarter: USING TRANSITION SIGNALS Module 4 SY 2021-2022

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Objective: Identify and use signals that indicate coherence (e.g. additive - also,
moreover; causative - as a result, consequently;
conditional/concessional - otherwise; in that case, however;
sequential - to begin with, in conclusion; clarifying - for instance, in
fact, in addition)
MELCS: EN8RC-Ib-7.2

Welcome to this module on USING TRANSITION SIGNALS!

This module is intended to help you, learners, understand and master the concepts in
using transition signals. It is designed to equip you with essential knowledge about the said
topic and skills in transition signals.

Study the image and come up with two sentences to

describe or to explain the function of a bridge.

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What big word/s can we lift from your answer?

One big word that we can say about the bridge is that it is made because it helps
“CONNECT” whether places or people together.

With this word “connect”, how can we relate it with our lesson on transition signals?
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Cohesive devices - are words or phrases that connect the ideas in sentences or
paragraphs.

Transition Signals – are used as cohesive devices that can help to connect ideas in
sentences and paragraphs. They also indicate building up new idea or thought or
compare or draw conclusions.

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 Transition words are like bridges that help and connect sentences and paragraphs
and for them to have coherence.
Common Types and Functions of Transition Words

1. Transitions that (add, repeat, and emphasize) – add information or reinforces

ideas, also show support.
ADDITION
Again Next Indeed
Also And then Moreover
And Further Finally
Besides In addition Too
Equally In fact What is more
Furthermore As well Equally important
Then

ENUMERATION
Last Next Then
Finally In the (first) place On top of (that)
To (begin) with Finally More important
Secondly

REFORMULATION/CLARIFICATION
In other words Rather That is (to say)
Rather Briefly Put simply
I mean In this case basically

Example:
The citizens of Baguio are getting relieved since the number of cases of COVID-19
in the city decreases. Moreover, the citizens are starting to go out and rediscover
Baguio once again.

2. Transitions that show (time, sequence, order, and chronology) – help define
time.
TIME, SEQUENCE, ORDER, and CHRONOLOGY
Since Thereafter Always
So far First, second, third… Before (that time)

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 Then Firstly, secondly… Over the next (2 days)
Later While In the end
Somewhat earlier Next So far
Shortly At last Before
As long as Next Until
Last At first Immediately
Soon Meanwhile As soon as
At that time In the end During
Subsequently Afterward Finally
Concurrently After (a while) In the future

Example:
Sixteen families were left homeless after two houses were destroyed at La
Trinidad, Benguet last August 24, 2020.

3. Transitions that show (place and position) – help presents the position of an idea.
PLACE and POSITION
Alongside In the back Far
To the right Nearby Behind
Above Elsewhere In front
On top Opposite to Closer to
Beyond In between Farther on
Inside Adjacent To the left
Outside below Here Near

Example:
Firefighters had a hard time putting off the fire since the house was on top of a steep
hill.
4. Transitions that show (comparison and contrast) – points out alternatives or
differences.
COMPARISON CONTRAST

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 Alongside But
Beyond Opposite to
As Despite
Also However
Likewise Even though
Similarly On the contrary
In the same way Besides
Compared with In contrast
In comparison with Instead
In the same way Naturally
Similarly Nevertheless
Likewise On the other hand
Still
Whereas
while yet

Example:
The children were thrilled they are now allowed to go out on Sundays.
Likewise, their parents were very joyful about what the mayor announced.

5. Transitions that show (Cause and Effect) – is used to establish the relationship
between ideas or topics. It describes how one event influenced a later event to take
place.

CAUSE EFFECT
Accordingly As a result
Because So
Due to Therefore
Since For a reason that
Because of this Thus
Hence
As a result
In effect
Consequently
As a consequence
Then

Example:
Mayor Benjamin Magalong signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to
other officials in the nearby region to open Baguio for tourism. Thus, employment in
tourism will again be welcomed.

6. Transitions that show (illustration and example) – to add emphasis or to introduce

evidence.
ILLUSTRATION EXAMPLE

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 To demonstrate Let us (take the case of..)
Specifically For instance
Truly For example
To illustrate Such as
Namely
Such as
Thus
To show what (I mean)

Example:
Most regions in the country fought hard to minimize the people getting infected of
this COVID-19 pandemic, for instance, is in the Cordillera Administrative Region.

7. Transitions that show (summary and conclusion) – restates ideas or information.

SUMMARY CONCLUSION
In all Generally
In brief In general
In short Finally,
In conclusion Therefore
On the whole To conclude
To sum up In conclusion
To summarize In the long run

Example:
She spends a lot of money on jewelry and gadgets. She is also fond of traveling
abroad. In short, she is extravagant.

8. Transitions that show (qualification) – presents conditions and intentions.

QUALIFICATION
Never frequently almost Probably
with this in mind possibly

Example:
My mom loves pasta; almost of the time, she eats pancit guisado, palabok,
lasagna, and spaghetti.

Formative Activity
Direction: Circle the letter of the word that correctly identifies the appropriate transition
word or phrase.

1. __________ the invention of cellphones, people probably spent more of their leisure
time reading.
a. Nevertheless b. Because c. Before d. Because
2. If you are having someone special for dinner, try to get as much done in advance as
possible. __________, set the table the day before.
a. Eventhough b. In contrast c. Similarly d. For instance

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 3. __________ I am very allergic to chocolate; my husband bought me a box of Goya
and Flat tops.
a. Until b. Likewise c. Even though. d. Because
4. My father used to say, “You are as brave __________ a sheep surrounded by lions”.
a. after b. also c. as a result d. as
5. Many city people want to live in the countryside. ____________, at Atok, Benguet
or even at Sagada.
a. Moreover b. Because c. Just as d. furthermore

Direction: Fill in the matrix below to complete what is being asked.

Eng8Q1M4-Written Work
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate transition signals in each of the
sentences below. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. ___________ of the bad weather, the Panagbenga Festival will still continue next week.
a. Therefore c. Since e. In addition
b. Regardless d. As a result

2. I dropped my laptop during my online classes, and it broke. _____________, I need to

either buy a new one or have it fixed.
a. In spite of c. Otherwise e. Therefore
b. Furthermore d. Likewise

3. I can’t help you with your homework since I am not really good at grammar _________,
I know someone who can.
a. However c. In the same way e. Subsequently
b. In addition d. For example

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 4. ___________ it was terribly hot; I still walked to school.
a. Consequently c. Although e. As a result
b. Accordingly d. Furthermore

5. __________ of her good grades, Wasian did not get the scholarship.
a. In addition c. Thereafter e. On the other hand
b. As a result d. In spite

6. Lampitok is very active and enjoys studying; ______, Julian only loves to play Mobile
Legend.
a. similarly c. as a result e. on the other hand
b. in addition d. for example

7. My sister is a very responsible person. _______, she tutors me in English and walks
me to school.
a. Likewise c. For example e. As a result
b. Additionally d. Hence

8. Marita is ill; ________, she came to school today.

a. and then c. in effect e. moreover
b. as a result d. still

9. I love to write essays. _____________, I really enjoy receiving writing assignments from
my teachers.
a. nevertheless c. due to e. despite that
b. in fact d. nonetheless
10. ____________ working as an accountant in a bank, Miss Maria also loves to write
poetry.
a. Likewise c. In addition to e. Aside from
b. In spite of d. Primarily
Eng8Q1M4- Performance Activity
Instruction: Write a 10-sentence paragraph on how you help the society against the fight
of COVID-19 pandemic. Use at least ten transition words and underline them. Observe
coherence and mechanics in writing. Write your paragraph on a separate sheet of paper.
You will be graded according to the rubrics below.
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