ENGLISH 8

Module 4
FLOCABULARY
Evaluate the video/picture
and share your thoughts
about it.
Miss Universe 2015 - Pia Wurtzbach
Miss Universe 2018 - Catriona Gray
ABS CBN TV Host - Boy Abunda
Phil. President - Rodrigo Duterte
 LESSON Objectives:

1 3
Identify and use signals Construct sentences
that indicate coherence; using transition
signals;

4
Classify the types of

2 transition signals used

in sentences and
paragraphs;
Write a paragraph
using transition signals
to achieve coherence.
 Read aloud the sentences below and study the underlined words and the ideas that they express.

2. If only I could talk to God, I would

1. I would rather spend and enjoy
ask Him to heal our land. I would
my journey here on earth because
also request that peace on earth
life is short.
would prevail.

4. Due to weather disturbance, we

3. As Filipinos, we must obey the
may experience occasional rains.
laws of the land. In addition, we
Therefore, we must always bring
must respect and love one another.
our umbrellas with us.

5. No one can visit patients

under quarantine even though
they need the care and
support from their families.
These modals express different uses; giving preference, stating
probability, expressing obligation, indicating possibility, giving
prohibition, asking permission, seeking advice, showing ability,
making request, demonstrating willingness, and manifesting lack
of necessity.
 Read aloud the sentences below and study the underlined words and the ideas that they express.

2. If only I could talk to God, I would

1. I would rather spend and enjoy
ask Him to heal our land. I would
my journey here on earth because
also request that peace on earth
life is short.
would prevail.

4. Due to weather disturbance, we

3. As Filipinos, we must obey the
may experience occasional rains.
laws of the land. In addition, we
Therefore, we must always bring
must respect and love one another.
our umbrellas with us.

5. No one can visit patients

under quarantine even though
they need the care and
support from their families.
• Have you noticed the words highlighted?

• What do the words because, also, in addition,

therefore, even though express?
TRANSITIONAL WORDS
TRANSITIONAL SIGNALS
Sunshine by Maribel Azote Cabalan-Buco
Sunshine by Maribel Azote Cabalan-Buco

Simultaneously, we all made a stop

Unfortunately, threats and trials were rough
Nonetheless, to keep everyone safe
Similarly, stay at home is what we make
However, with lots of twists and turns
In other words, it's full of challenges
Nevertheless, it all went well
Eventually, life is back as well
S-U-N-S-H-I-N-E
 S-U-N-S-H-I-N-E
Simultaneously
Unfortunately
Nonetheless
Similarly
However
In other words
Nevertheless
Eventually
TRANSITIONAL SIGNALS

TRANSITONAL WORDS
To help you better understand the concept on transition signals, you need to
deepen your knowledge and understanding by discovering what the topic is all
about. Study the given sentences below.

1. Unfortunately, Threats and trials were rough.

In sentence number one, the transition signal ‘and’ and 'unfortunately' is used to
connect two incidents equally.

2. Life is full of challenges but meant to be well.

While in sentence number two, the transition signal ‘but’ introduces
the opposite ideas.
Take note that simple conjunctions serve different purposes.
Conjunctions that join words, phrases, or clauses together are the
most basic transition signals.

The words ‘and’ and ‘but’ are examples of transition signals.

The words 'and', 'unfortunately' and 'however' are examples of

transition signals.
 Transition signals

are words and phrases that

connect ideas of sentences and
paragraphs for coherence. They
also indicate building up new idea
or thought or compare ideas or
draw conclusions.
 Transition signals

are tools to create coherence and

consistency which make the
relationship between ideas clear
to the reader.
Common Types and Functions of
Transition Words:
 COMPARISON/CONTRAST

CHRONOLOGY
COMMON
TYPES AND CAUSE/EFFECT

FUNCTIONS ILLUSTRATION/EXAMPLE
OF
ADDITION
TRANSITION
QUALIFICATION
WORDS:
SUMMARY/CONCLUSION
 1. Comparison/Contrast
to compare means to emphasize the things that are
the same, while contrast is to draw out the things that
are different.

as but

also despite

likewise however

similarly even though

in the same way on the contrary

 1. Comparison/Contrast
to compare means to emphasize the things that are
the same, while contrast is to draw out the things that
are different.

Example:
My mom loves pasta, but she dislikes spaghetti.
Similarly, she did not like lasagna. On the contrary,
she loves macaroni. Likewise, she loves pancit
guisado, pancit bihon, sotanghon, and palabok.
 1. Comparison/Contrast
to compare means to emphasize the things that are
the same, while contrast is to draw out the things that
are different.

Example:
My mom loves pasta, but she dislikes spaghetti.
Similarly, she did not likelasagna. On the contrary,
she loves macaroni. Likewise, she loves pancit
guisado, pancit bihon, sotanghon, and palabok.
 1. Comparison/Contrast
My mom loves pasta, but she dislikes spaghetti. Similarly, she
did not like lasagna. On the contrary, she loves macaroni.
Likewise, she loves pancit guisado, pancit bihon, sotanghon, and
palabok.

but similarly

on the Likewise
contrary
 2. Chronology
this transition signals helps define time. It also
helps in explaining the order or chronology of
something.

after later

before next

during simultaneously

first soon

 2. Chronology
this transition signals helps define time. It also
helps in explaining the order or chronology of
something.

Example:
Before you go to the stadium to watch your
favorite basketball game, make sure that you
have your snacks and video camera that you will
use during the game. Later, you will find it
enjoyable when you can simultaneously eat while
videotaping.
 2. Chronology
this transition signals helps define time. It also
helps in explaining the order or chronology of
something.

Example:
Before you go to the stadium to watch your
favorite basketball game, make sure that you
have your snacks and video camera that you will
use during the game. Later, you will find it
enjoyable when you can simultaneously eat while
videotaping.
 2. Chronology
Before you go to the stadium to watch your favorite basketball
game, make sure that you have your snacks and video camera
that you will use during the game. Later, you will find it
enjoyable when you can simultaneously eat while videotaping.

Before

and during
later simultaneously
 3. Cause/Effect
this transition signal shows the relationship
between the consequences of an action and
also indicates a result or effect.

accordingly consequently

because as a result

due to therefore

since so

 3. Cause/Effect
this transition signal shows the relationship
between the consequences of an action and
also indicates a result or effect.

Since you have been a consistent honor student and a skillful

one, therefore, there would be a possibility that you would
graduate cum laude or be cited with technical skills award in
college. As a result, you would have a better chance to find a
job or be an entrepreneur, because some companies would
prefer those applicants with impressive school records or
those with technical skills.
 3. Cause/Effect
shows the consequences of an action:

Since you have been a consistent honor student and a skillful

one, therefore, there would be a possibility that you would
graduate cum laude or be cited with technical skills award in
college. As a result, you would have a better chance to find a
job or be an entrepreneur, because some companies would
prefer those applicants with impressive school records or
those with technical skills.
 4. Illustration/Example
this transition signal adds emphasis or
introduces evidence. An example or illustration
will be given to make an idea clear.

to demonstrate for example

specifically such as

truly namely

 4. Illustration/Example
this transition signal adds emphasis or
introduces evidence. An example or illustration
will be given to make an idea clear.

Mateo loves vegetables. Truly, he is happy to eat those

every day - specifically, ‘pinakbet’, ‘chopsuey’, and
vegetable salads. To demonstrate his love for vegetables,
Mateo is planning a vegetable socials for all his friends.
 4. Illustration/Example
this transition signal adds emphasis or
introduces evidence. An example or illustration
will be given to make an idea clear.

Mateo loves vegetables. Truly, he is happy to eat those

every day - specifically, ‘pinakbet’, ‘chopsuey’, and
vegetable salads. To demonstrate his love for vegetables,
Mateo is planning a vegetable socials for all his friends.
 5. Addition
This transition signal is used to show addition,
introduction, and similarity to the other ideas. It
clarifies the idea given in the
sentence/paragraph.

furthermore moreover

in addition equally important

also and

as well then

 5. Addition
This transition signal is used to show addition,
introduction, and similarity to the other ideas. It
clarifies the idea given in the
sentence/paragraph.

Gabriel loves, respects, and obeys his parents. Moreover,

he helps in the household chores if he is not studying.
Furthermore, he is grateful that his parents are very
supportive in every task he does.
 5. Addition
This transition signal is used to show addition,
introduction, and similarity to the other ideas. It
clarifies the idea given in the
sentence/paragraph.

Gabriel loves, respects, and obeys his parents. Moreover,

he helps in the household chores if he is not studying.
Furthermore, he is grateful that his parents are very
supportive in every task he does.
 6. Clarification
This transition signal lets us know that a
writer is about to clarify (explain or make
clear) or to interpret a certain point.

that is
to put it another
I mean way

in other
words under certain
circumstances
in this case

 6. Clarification
This transition signal lets us know that a
writer is about to clarify (explain or make
clear) or to interpret a certain point.

I love going to school; that is, I like it very much. In other

words, I want to learn more. To put it another way, a
school is one of the best places I need to go for me to
learn better.
 6. Clarification
This transition signal lets us know that a
writer is about to clarify (explain or make
clear) or to interpret a certain point.

I love going to school; that is, I like it very much. In other

words, I want to learn more. To put it another way, a
school is one of the best places I need to go for me to
learn better.
 7. Qualification
This transition signal is used to present
conditions or intentions:

probably
frequently
with this in
mind possibly

almost never

 7. Qualification
This transition signal is used to present
conditions or intentions:

Example:

With what was possibly the greatest fight of all times, the
Filipino in the front lines faced the pandemic with bravery.
They almost gave up but recovered. With this in mind,
Filipinos have proven time and again to be resilient.
 7. Qualification
This transition signal is used to present
conditions or intentions:

Example:

With what was possibly the greatest fight of all times, the
Filipino in the front lines faced the pandemic with bravery.
They almost gave up but recovered. With this in mind,
Filipinos have proven time and again to be resilient.
8. Summary/Conclusion
This transition signal restates ideas and
allows the writer to recap one point
before moving to the next or to the end.

as can be seen
in the long run
given this point
in conclusion
to
summarize to conclude

to sum up therefore

so finally
 8. Summary/Conclusion
This transition signal restates ideas and
allows the writer to recap one point
before moving to the next or to the end.

Example:

All the documents have been presented and, as can be

seen, the facts are clear. Given this point, it's time to
correct the practices that do not conform to the policies.
In the long run, the nation and its people will benefit from
this change.
 8. Summary/Conclusion
This transition signal restates ideas and
allows the writer to recap one point
before moving to the next or to the end.

Example:

All the documents have been presented and, as can be

seen, the facts are clear. Given this point, it's time to
correct the practices that do not conform to the policies.
In the long run, the nation and its people will benefit from
this change.
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TRANSITION Signals

can be used within a single sentence,

between two different sentences,
paragraphs, or even between paragraphs to
achieve coherence or unity of ideas.