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Using Transition
Signals
Quarter 1: Lesson 4
Octo
ber
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
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
As learners of this module, you are expected to:
 identify transition signals used in sentences and paragraphs;
 classify the types of transition signals used in sentences and
paragraphs;
 scan texts rapidly for connecting words or expressions that
signal
sequence;
 construct sentences using transition signals; and
 write a paragraph using transition signals to achieve
coherence
Transitional
Devices
 also known as “Cohesive Devices”
 strengthen writing by improving flow and
clarifying the relationships between ideas,
sentences, and paragraphs.
 smoothly link sentences and paragraphs
together so that there are no abrupt or
sudden jumps or breaks between ideas.
Common Types
and Functions of
Transitional
Devices
No.
Comparison/
1
Contrast
It points out alternatives, similarities or
differences.
Exampl
e:
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.
Try this:
1. Houseplants require much care and
attention; similarly, outdoor plants must be
cared for properly.
2. Rock climbing takes much practice and skill.

In the same way, learning to write well
requires a great deal of practice.
Try this:
3. Kim and Tom have different tastes in music
and food, however, they both like to dance.
4. Kim and Tom have different tastes in music

and food. On the other hand, they both like to
dance.
No.
Chronology
2
It helps define time.
Exampl
e:
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.
Try this:
The first thing we had to do was
build a frame for the floor of the house.
Then, we used a rope to raise all the
wood up into the tree. Afterward, we
carefully nailed the board to the frame,
and soon we had a floor.
No.
Cause/Effect
3
- shows the origins and consequences of
an action
Exampl
e:
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.
Try
1. Maria wants to study architecture in college
this:
_______________ her mother is an architect.
(as a result, so that, because)
2. Mr. Shang is unable to attend the monthly
board meeting ______________ a conflict

with
his son's basketball schedule.
(due to, consequentially, therefore)
No.
Illustration/
4
Example
- add emphasis or introduce evidence
Exampl
e: 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.
No.
Addition
5
- It adds information or reinforces ideas
Exampl
e:
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.
Try
this:
1. Jonas promised to love, honor and also
obey his wife.
2. Moreover, he will do all the cooking and

cleaning while he studies at home.
3. Furthermore, he is grateful that his new

wife earns enough money to pay the bills.
No.
Clarification
6
- It gives shows support.
Exampl
e:
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.
No.
Qualification
7
- It presents conditions or intentions:.
Exampl
e:
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.
No.
Summary/
8
-Conclusion
It restates ideas.
Exampl
e:
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.
NOTE:
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.
NOTE:
These devices have
different functions:
Comparison/Contrast,
Chronology, Cause and Effect,
Illustration/Example, Addition,
Clarification, Qualification,
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Using Transition

2. Rock climbing takes much practice and skill.

4. Kim and Tom have different tastes in music

2. Mr. Shang is unable to attend the monthly

board meeting ______________ a conflict

2. Moreover, he will do all the cooking and

3. Furthermore, he is grateful that his new

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