Cohesive Devices

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What were the cohesive

devices or transtions that
we've discussed the
previous
Transitions meeting?
that show time and
sequence
Transitions that show place and
position
Transitions that show comparison
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w the sentences with appropriate
Fill-out
transitions. Choose your answer from the
parentheses. Then identify the ideas
shown.
Contrast I love math, I
1. (Although, Alongside)
struggle to get high grades.
2. Monica lives in Comparison
Longlong, (while,then)
her brother lives in LOGO
Balite.
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w the sentences with appropriate
Fill-out
transitions. Choose your answer from the
parentheses. Then identify the ideas
shown.
3. We had some cake(unless, but) we
Contrast
didn’t have any coffee. Time
4. I will call you (and, when) I get home.
5. Put your papersLOGO Place
(on top, at the top)
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Transitions That Show Cause and Effec

t, Addition, Reformulation/Repetition,
Importance/Emphasis
Lesson's Objectives:
1.Determine types of cohesive
devices.
2.Link sentences with appropriate
cohesive devices that show cause and
effect, addition, reformulation,
importance, and enumeration.
3.Use a variety of
cohesive devices.
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Transitions That Show Cause a

nd Effect
Ex.
South Africa is a nation of about
52 million people of diverse
origins; hence, it's a
combination of cultures,
languages and religions.
 Transitions That Add
Ex. When there is a trusting
relationship coupled with positive
and communication, equally,
couples will be able to overcome
difficult situations.
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Transitions That Repeat or Ref

ormulate
Ex.
The applicant for the varsity
team is not in good condition. In
other words, he is not physically
fit.
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Transitions That Show Importa

nce
Ex.
You should submit your
requirements especially your
products/performances because
they take 50% of your grade.
Transitions That Show Enumeration
Ex.
We took the train, then
transferred to a jeepney.
Exercises
Transitions That Show Cause and Eff LOGO
ect
Determine the transition word that
best completes the sentences.
1. Our car broke down last week and
has not been repaired yet. (In
addition, For that reason), we will
take a train for a couple of weeks.
Transitions That Show Cause and Eff
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ect
2. The tragic accident on Malvar
Street happened (then, because) the
driver was drunk.
3. (So, Because) it is raining today,
the foot parade will be cancelled.
4. I was late for school (in effect of,
as a result of) the heavy traffic.
5. Vinny's knee was broken.
(Thus, Due to), he was not
able to move around well.
Transitions That Add, Repeat or Emp LOGO
hasize
Fill-in the blank with the transition word
that best completes the sentences. Use
the following transitions.
in other words and as but
As we move from small to large
_______
animals, from mice to elephants or
small lizards to Komodo dragons, brainbut
size increases, _______ not so fast as
 in other words and as but
In other
______________, bodies grow faster
words
than brains,and
_____________ large
animals have low rations of brain
weight to body weight.
 As we move from small to large
animals, from mice to elephants or
small lizards to Komodo dragons, brain
size increases, but not so fast as body
size. In other words, bodies grow faster
than brains, and large animals have low

rations of brain
weight to
body weight.
 Pair Work
Use any piece of
paper.
Answers only.
Combine the following sentences using LOGO

an appropriate transition word indicated

in parentheses.
Ex. Georgia’s driving test was in five
minutes, and this time she was more
Finally than ever. ________, she would
confident
be able to get her driver’s license.
(Enumeration)
1. You can use your computer to
download music. _________, it’s great for
2. They always wear seatbelts. _______,
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were not injured when the car

crashed. (Cause and Effect)
3. _______ came the lightning, _______ the
thunder. (Enumeration)
4. Pair and group works are given in the
classroom but most activities are
individual. ________ you must also be
independent. (Importance)
5. The weather has been very
unpredictable. ________, all the
scheduled activities were cancelled.
(Cause and Effect)
Combine the following sentences using LOGO

an appropriate transition word indicated

in parentheses.
Ex. Georgia’s driving test was in five
minutes, and this time she was more
Finally than ever. ________, she would
confident
be able to get her driver’s license.
(Enumeration)
1. You can use your computer to
download music. _________, it’s great for
2. They always wear seatbelts. _______,
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were not injured when the car

crashed. (Cause and Effect)
3. _______ came the lightning, _______ the
thunder. (Enumeration)
4. Pair and group works are given in the
classroom but most activities are
individual. ________ you must also be
independent. (Importance)
5. The weather has been very
unpredictable. ________, all the
scheduled activities were cancelled.
(Cause and Effect)
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1. You can use your computer to

download music. __________, it’s great for
doing research for assignments.
(Addition)
Also/Equally/Furthermore/
In Addition/Moreover
2. They always wear seatbelts. _______,
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were not injured when the car

As a result/So/Therefore/For
crashed. (Cause and Effect)
that reason/Thus/Hence/As a
First The
result
3. _______ came the lightning, _______ the
n
thunder. (Enumeration)
4. Pair and group works are given in the
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classroom but most activities are

individual.
Above all _____________ you must also
be independent. (Importance)
5. The weather has been very
unpredictable. ________, all the
scheduled activities were cancelled.
As aand
(Cause result/So/Therefore/For
Effect) this
reason/Thus/Hence
Importance of Cohesive Devices
 show the relationship between ideas
are used to link ideas within a
sentence, within a paragraph, or
within a longer piece of writing
 help the reader to follow the
writer’s series of thought
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Answers: 5. In spite
1. Regardless 6. On the other
2. Therefore hand
3. However 7. For example
4. Although 8. nevertheless
9. In fact
10. Aside from
 Assignment:
Review for Summative
Assessment no. 2. from
parallelism to cohesive devices.