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    Here are the correct transition words or phrases for the sentences: 1. However 2. Since 3. If 4. Also 5. So 6. Who 7. Also 8. However 9. In which 10. Who

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    Our dear heavenly Father we are grateful for your

    steadfast love to each one of us. We also pray for a


    wonderful life, good health and bountiful blessings.
    Please guide us in everything we do and say.

    Enlighten our mind so that we could understand our


    daily lesson. Help us to be obedient and polite to our
    teachers, parents and community official. Make us an
    instrument of your peace and love with this we would
    become Christ like. We also pray for the forgiveness of
    our sins.

    We ask this things through Christ our Lord Amen.


    WEEK 6- QUARTER 3

    COHESIVE DEVICES

    MELC: Use appropriate cohesive devices in


    various types of speech
    I love eating chocolate ice cream and cake.

    First, I will buy coffee then go to the movie theater.

    The food was superb, likewise the drinks.

    I study hard so, I got a high score in English.

    I like Lee Jung Suk however Cha Eun Woo’s acting is exceptional.
    I love eating chocolate ice cream and cake.

    First, I will buy coffee then go to the movie theater.

    The food was superb, likewise the drinks.

    I study hard so, I got a high score in English.

    I like Lee Jung Suk however Cha Eun Woo’s acting is exceptional.
    Directions: Choose the letter of the word that correctly identifies
    the appropriate transition word or phrase. Then identify the kind
    of transition you have used.

    1. Jake is poor; _________________, he does not resort to


    begging to survive.
    A. despite B. however C. because D. therefore
    (Contrast, Conclusion, Time, Reason)

    B. however - Contrast
    Directions: Choose the letter of the word that correctly identifies
    the appropriate transition word or phrase. Then identify the kind
    of transition you have used.

    2. Many students complained that the test was difficult,


    ___________ many students managed to score full marks.
    A. yet B. because C. so D. even
    (Contrast, Comparison, Example, Conclusion)

    A. yet - Contrast
    Directions: Choose the letter of the word that correctly identifies
    the appropriate transition word or phrase. Then identify the kind
    of transition you have used.

    3. The students ran to the field _________ they heard that


    there was a Nescafe truck giving away free ice cold coffee.
    A. unless B. despite C. although D. when
    (Comparison, Time, Summary, Order/Sequence)

    D. when - Time
    Directions: Choose the letter of the word that correctly identifies
    the appropriate transition word or phrase. Then identify the kind
    of transition you have used.

    4.____________I didn't like to spend time reading in class,


    but I enjoy it now.
    A. Initially B. Eventually C. Next D. Overall
    (Addition, Sequence, Result, Example)

    A. Initially - Sequence
    Directions: Choose the letter of the word that correctly identifies
    the appropriate transition word or phrase. Then identify the kind
    of transition you have used.

    5. My brother is my best friend. He is always willing to go the extra mile


    to help me. ______, the other day he helped me study until 1:00 AM.
    A. Furthermore B. As a result C. For example D. Additionally
    (Contrast, Comparison, Example, Conclusion)

    C. For example -Example


    What do you call words or
    expressions that are used to join
    two ideas or two parts of a
    sentence or two different
    sentences or a number of
    sentences in a paragraph
    thematically and meaningfully?

    COHESIVE DEVICES
    COHESIVE DEVICES

    -are sometimes called linking words, discourse


    markers, connectives or transitional words

    -They are words or phrases that show the relationship


    between ideas, sentences, paragraphs or sections of a
    text.
    Take a look at these examples of sentences. What cohesive devices are
    used?

    a. Just walk straight. Opposite the post office you will


    see the library.

    b. First boil the water; then, pour it over the tea bag.

    c. I was late to work because of the heavy traffic.


    Take a look at these examples of sentences. What cohesive devices are
    used?

    a. Just walk straight.


    Oppositethe post office you will
    see the library.

    b. First boil the water;then, pour it over the tea bag.

    c. I was late to work


    becauseof the heavy traffic.
    How about in this sentence? What correct transition word or phrase is
    needed to complete this sentence?

    I am not able to go to the beach with you.


    ___________, thanks for asking me.

    (Nevertheless, Because, Certainly, After)

    Nevertheless
    1. but
    2. because
    3. whether
    4. and
    5. therefore
    6. that
    7. and
    8. but
    9. where
    10. that

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