![• To show
concession
Concession transitions show an unexpected result. They are similar to but not
the same as contrast transitions. E.g. Although the sun was shining, he took an
umbrella to work. [The sun shining means taking an umbrella is unexpected.]
Sentence connectors
• however
• nevertheless
• nonetheless
• still
Clause connectors
• but
• yet
• although
• even though
• though
Other
• despite (+ noun)
• in spite of (+ noun)](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/q1-210823225002-240817133016-efd612ac/85/q1-COHERENCE_ENGLISH-8_QUARTER-1_W4-pptx-13-320.jpg)
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- 3. STUDENT’S LEARNING TARGET: I CAN IDENTIFY TRANSITIONAL DEVICE THAT SIGNALS COHERENCE.
- 5. Transition signals are useful in achieving good cohesion and coherence in your writing. This presentation gives information on what transition signals are, the grammar of transition signals, and different types of transition signals.
- 6. What are Transition Signals? Transition signals, along with repeated words and reference words, are one of the main ways to achieve good cohesion and coherence in your writing. They are a way to help ensure that your ideas and sentences cohere or 'stick together'. Transition signals are used to signal relationships between ideas in your writing. For example, the transition signal 'for example' is used to give examples, while the word 'while' is used to show a contrast. In addition, there are phrases like 'in addition' for adding new ideas. Likewise there are words such as 'likewise' to connect similar ideas.
- 7. Grammar for Transition Signals Broadly speaking, transition signals can be divided into three types: • sentence connectors • clause connectors • other connectors
- 8. Sentence connectors are used to connect two sentences together. They are joined by a full-stop (period) or semi-colon, and are followed by a comma. The following are examples of sentence connectors: Transition signals are very useful. However, they should not be used to begin every sentence. Transition signals are very useful; however, they should not be used to begin every sentence. Contrast signals are one type of transition signals. In addition, there are others such as compare signals and addition signals. There are three main ways to improve cohesion in your writing. First, you can use transition signals.
- 9. Clause connectors are used to connect two clauses together to form one sentence. They are joined by a comma. The following are examples of clause connectors: Transition signals are very useful, but they should not be used to begin every sentence. Although transition signals are very useful, they should not be used to begin every sentence. Contrast signals are one type of transition signal, and there are others such as compare signals and addition signals.
- 10. Other connectors follow different grammar patterns. Many are followed by noun phrases. Some are verbs and should therefore be used as verbs in a sentence. The following are examples of other connectors: Despite their importance in achieving cohesion, transition signals should not be used to begin every sentence. Good cohesion is the result of using repeated words, reference words, and transition signals. It is clear that careful use of transition signals will improve the cohesion in your writing. Contrast signals are one type of transition signal. Another type is comparison signals.
- 11. Types of Transition Devices Below are examples of different types of transition signals. They are divided by type, and sub-divided according to grammar. More information on some of these is given in relevant essay sections. • To introduce an additional idea Sentence connectors • also • besides • furthermore • in addition • moreover • additionally Clause connectors • and • nor Other connectors • another (+ noun) • an additional (+ noun)
- 12. • To compare Sentence connectors • likewise • similarly • equally • in the same way Clause connectors • and • both... and • not only... but also • neither... nor • just as Other • as... as • like/alike • just like • to be similar to • to be alike • to be similar • To contrast Sentence connectors • however • in contrast • in/by comparison • on the other hand Clause connectors • but • whereas • while Other • compared to/with • to be different (from) • to be dissimilar • to be unlike • to differ (from)
- 13. • To show concession Concession transitions show an unexpected result. They are similar to but not the same as contrast transitions. E.g. Although the sun was shining, he took an umbrella to work. [The sun shining means taking an umbrella is unexpected.] Sentence connectors • however • nevertheless • nonetheless • still Clause connectors • but • yet • although • even though • though Other • despite (+ noun) • in spite of (+ noun)
- 14. • To introduce an effect/result Sentence connectors • as a result • as a consequence • consequently • hence • thus • therefore Clause connectors • So Other • to result in • to cause • to have an effect on • to affect • the cause of • the reason for • To introduce an example Sentence connectors • for example • for instance • in this case Other • such as (+ noun) • like • an example of (+ noun) • to demonstrate
- 15. • To conclude Sentence connectors • all in all • in brief • in conclusion • in short • in summary Other • to summarize • to conclude • It is clear that... • We can see that... • The evidence suggests... • These examples show...
- 16. If you understood the lesson, we’ll proceed with the short exercise If you have questions, we’ll have few minutes to discuss your concerns.
- 17. Reminder: Please check your Genyo account regularly for assigned homework. If you understood the lesson, we’ll proceed with the short exercise in Genyo. If you have questions, we’ll have few minutes to discuss your concerns.