Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CAMARINES SUR

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN ENGLISH 8

Worksheet No. 1.1, Quarter 4

Name: __________________________________________ Quarter: 4th
Grade Level/Section: ______________________________ Date: ____________

I. LEARNING SKILLS
A. Most Essential Learning Competency
Use appropriate grammatical signals or expression suitable to each pattern of
idea development:
➢ General to particular
➢ Claim and counterclaim
➢ Problem-solution
➢ Cause and effect
II. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT
In both academic writing and professional writing, your goal is to convey information
clearly and concisely. This is where the transitions come in. Transitions can either be
words or phrases. These help you achieve your goals by establishing logical
connections between sentences, paragraphs, and sections of your papers. In other
words, they connect two ideas and establish the relationship between these ideas.
Transitions direct readers to the logical progression of your argument. They create a
shift in perspective. That is to say, transitions can signal an upcoming comparison,
opposition, or result.
Examples
Take a look at these sentences without, and then with, transition words. Note the
difference the transitions make. This will help you see how they can tie our thoughts
together more cohesively.
Carla couldn't sleep the night before her big presentation. She needed an extralarge
cup of coffee before work.
Carla couldn't sleep the night before her big presentation; therefore, she needed
an extra-large cup of coffee before work.
Jeffrey, we'll be ready to leave for the trip in 20 minutes. Fill up the car with gas,
please.
Jeffrey, we'll be ready to leave for the trip in 20 minutes. In the meantime, fill up
the car with gas, please.
The trip through the desert was long and tiring for the crew. They all agreed it was
worth it.
The trip through the desert was long and tiring for the crew. Afterward, they all
agreed it was worth it.

Types of Grammatical Signals/Transitions

There is more than one type of transition word and in this section, you will be introduced
to some of the most commonly used ones, which will give you a greater understanding of the
concept.
General to Particular
A. A generalization transitional word can be used to give an example of an idea relating to
the subject.
Some common transition words in this category are:
As a rule ▪ In general/ On the whole
Regularly Generally Broadly speaking
Commonly On the whole Mainly
Usually Overall Generally speaking
For the most part Typically More often than not
Normally In most cases Mostly
Often All in all

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B. Transitional word in particular can be used to give in giving and emphasizing a specific
idea.
That is to say Especially In spite of
In other words To explain Of course
In simple terms To list In like manner
Specifically To enumerate Therefore
In particular Including As a result
In detail At least For instance/example
Namely At any rate In spite of

Claim and Counterclaim

A. Using transitions to signal a claim is a great way to let the reader know when you are
adding your own thoughts
Therefore Additionally A great way
Finally Furthermore
While Similarly
For example In other words
That is to say Because

B. Counterclaim Transitional Words

On the contrary On the other hand But in reality
Even though Because of thefact
However Due to the fact
Others may say For the simple reason that
Nevertheless Although

Problem and Solution

A. Transitional Words for Problem
Since Conflict Reason
The question is A reason for the problem The problem is
The dilemma is As a consequence
Difficulty is The issue

B. Transitional Words for Solution

As a result Consequently Similarly
In order to Led to Resolved
To solve this To solve this Nevertheless
Possibly To address this In addition
In efforts to So that Recommendations include
Could be One answer is One reason of
Because At the same time

III. ACTIVITIES
A. Practice Tasks Task 1. Directions: Convert the given statements into counterclaim. Make
sure to use appropriate transition word. Be guided of the given example. Write the answer on
your answer sheet
CLAIM COUNTERCLAIM
1. Fast food restaurants should be considered a On the contrary, fast food
healthy restaurant because they offer restaurants should not be
vegetables, fruits, and safe drinking water. considered a healthy restaurant
because the foods served are not
nutritious.
2. Cell phones should not be allowed in
classrooms because they distract students.
3. Everyone should adopt a stray dog or cat
since they need homes.
4. Students should not be required to take
physical education because some of them are
not athletic.
5. Social media is a great way to stay in touch
with friends and family.
6. School uniform helps students achieve higher
grades in their classes

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Task 2. Directions: Identify if the given statements are general or particular. Then, write the
transition word used. Write the answer on your answer sheet.
GENERAL OR TRANSITION WORD
STATEMENT
PARTICULAR USED
2. Sometimes she is ill-tempered, but all in
General All in all
all, she is an excellent student.
3. I’m allergic to most nuts. For example,
peanuts make me cough.
4. Bicol region is known for many tourist
destinations. In particular, foreign
tourists should visit Caramoan Islands
and Mayon Volcano to appreciate the
beauty of the region.
5. Generally speaking, COVID cases is
increasing all over the world.

Task 3 The concerns and issues about our environment can be overwhelming. Humans have used
and abused the very environment that nurtures and sustains them.
Directions: Study the picture below. Write three sentences about the environmental issues that are
shown in the picture; then, think of possible solutions to fight them. Use problem-solution transitional
words in your sentences.

https://www.google.com/search?q=ENVIRONMENTAL+PROBLEM&hl=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj6kfvrg9XvAhUBVpQKHRtCCZsQ_
AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1259&bih=601#imgrc=0yDZlDm87HHeeM&imgdii=46-8w165TF1MiM

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Problem and Solution
Transitional Words for Problem
Since A reason for the problem The issue
The dilemma is As a consequence Reason
Difficulty is The problem is

Transitional Words for Solution

As a result Led to In addition
In order to To solve this Recommendations include
To solve this To address this One reason of
In efforts to So that
Could be One answer is
Because Nevertheless

PROBLEM SOLUTION
Ex. The problem is the rising levels of CO2 To solve this, there must be an increase in
that caused the increase in average global forest cover, restore sea grasses and boost
temperature. use of agricultural cover crops to reduce the
amount of CO2 in atmosphere.
1. ___________________________________. 1. ___________________________________.
2. ___________________________________. 2. ___________________________________.
3. ___________________________________. 3. ___________________________________.

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B. Assessment Directions: Read the paragraph below, then fill in the blank with suitable transitions:

When – Because of these- In addition – Besides - Whenever – Whereas -

Nevertheless – Due to - For example

Animals use various means to protect themselves. Color is one that is widely used as a protective
device. For instance, some birds display brightly colored feathers 1. ___________ they are
threatened. These are designed to frighten away the enemy. 2.___________ to color, some animals
emit a peculiar smell for the same purpose. 3. ___________, form may be used to conceal the
animal. 4.___________, some insects conceal themselves by making themselves resemble plants of
flowers. In this way, they are hardly visible because they can merge into their surroundings. Other
animals adopt regular patterns of behavior 5. ___________ they are frightened. Some pretend to be
dead 6. ___________ others just come forward and stand still. 7.____________, buffaloes were
almost eliminated in the 19th century 8. __________________their lack of resistance to hunters.

Therefore - But - Despite - For Instance - Also - Since - Even though - Rather

Though eating disorders produce physical damage to the body, they are not physical illnesses.
1.___________, they are mental issues that develop more frequently among females but do affect
the male population as well. Anorexia nervosa, one of the most common eating disorders, is
characterized by extremely low body weight and a distorted self-body image accompanied by an
intense fear of gaining weight. Extreme exercising is 2.__________ commonly associated with
anorexia and is believed to be its direct consequence. Anorexics may allow themselves anywhere
from 100 to 1000 calories a day. It is not food that turns them off 3.__________ the concern with
gaining weight. Food, in fact, may be on their mind constantly. There are several cases where
people suffering from anorexia nervosa developed a severe obsession for cooking 4.__________
they never tasted anything of what they prepared. Anorexia nervosa is considered to be a serious
mental health disorder which is characterized by an exaggerated concern with the appearance of the
body. It can be considered a disorder of beauty 5.__________ the sufferer believes, 6.__________
all the evidence to the contrary, that he or she is too fat and, 7.__________, unattractive. The
anorexic wishes to be thinner, and the idea of being overweight appears to be a nightmare.

IV. REFERENCES
List of Transition Words. (2020). Retrieved April 6, 2021, from Yourdictionary.com
website: https://grammar.yourdictionary.com/style-and-usage/list-transitionwords.
html
(2011). Retrieved April 6, 2021, from Teacherspayteachers.com website:
https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/thumbitem/Claim-Versus-Counterclaim-
Activity-3446548-1564587024/original-3446548-1.jpg
. (n.d.). TRANSITIONS Fill in the blanks with the most suitable transitions from the
list. Use each transition only once unless instructed otherwise. Retrieved from
https://mld.metu.edu.tr/tr/system/files/transitions_0.pdf

Prepared by:

JAEL P. OLAÑO, HT-I, San Jose Pili NHS, SDO Cam. Sur
MYLENE P. ABABA, MT- I, Pili NHS, SDO Cam. Sur
GIRLYN F. AVILA, T-III, Don Servillano Platon Memorial NHS, SDO Cam. Sur

Reviewed by:

ANGUSTIA P. ORAA, P-I, Visita de Salog NHS, SDO Cam. Sur

Quality Assured by:

PRECIOSA R. DELA VEGA, EPS-I English, SDO Cam. Sur

Layout Artist:

MARY JANE S. SAN AGUSTIN, T-III, Fundado ES, SDO Cam. Sur