Transitional
Signals
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
What is Transitional
Signals?
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Transition words show the
These are words and phrases relationship between ideas within a
that connect ideas of sentences text. They connect words, sentences,
and paragraphs to help the writing
and paragraphs for coherence
flow.
or combination. They also
indicate building up new idea or The reader is able to understand the
text better with the inclusion of
thought or compare ideas or
transitional words and phrases. The
draw conclusions. passage flows more naturally with
transitions.
Where do I place
transitions?
Transitional words
and phrases can
appear
at the beginning,
middle,
or end of a sentence.
First, I need to vacuum the tile before I can mop it.
Kyle bought a new pair of shoes after he was paid by Matteo.
Jessica wanted a cookie, but she wanted a popsicle as well.
To start, measure all of the ingredients
and then pour them into the bowl together.
There are different
Common categories of
transition words and
Types and phrases. Transitions
should be added to
Functions of support the flow
Transition and clarity of the
statement according
Words to its purpose or
detail.
Purpose of transitional words or
Compare &
phrases
To show similarities and differences
Contrast
Chronology helps define time
Cause & Effect To show the cause and consequence relationship of an action
.
Illustration/Exam To add emphasis or introduce evidence
ple
Addition To add information or strengthen ideas
Clarification To support a statement.
Qualification To presents conditions or intentions
Summary/ To restate ideas.
Conclusion
Comparison &
Contrast
These transitional words and phrases are used
to show similarities and differences between things or ideas.
Exampl
Compare: as,es
also, similarly,
My mom loves pasta, but she
likewise, equally, in the same
dislikes spaghetti. Similarly, she
way, both, comparably
did not like lasagna. On the
contrary, she loves macaroni.
Contrast: in contrast, on the
Likewise, she loves pancit
other hand, but, unlike,
however, despite, even guisado, pancit bihon, sotanghon,
though, on the contrary. and palabok.
Chronology
These transitional words and phrases are used to define time. It
shows
when something happened or will happen in sequential order.
Exampl
es
after, before, during, Last week, Joelle had
to visit the dentist
first, later, next,
after school but
simultaneously, and before his basketball
soon practice.
Cause & Effect
These transitional words and phrases are used
to show the cause and consequence relationship of a specific
action.
Exampl
Since you have been a
es
Cause: accordingly,
consistent honor student and a
because due to,
skillful one, therefore, there
since
would be a possibility that you
Effect: would graduate cum laude or
consequently, as a be cited with technical skills
result, therefore, so award in college.
Illustration/
Example
These transitional words and phrases are used to emphasize
or further explain an idea with an example or evidence.
Exampl
es
to demonstrate, There are several
specifically, truly different types of pie,
for example, such such as fruit,
as, namely pumpkin, and
mincemeat.
Additio
n
These transitional words and phrases are used to introduce new
ideas,
expand on a topic, or add more information.
Exampl
es
Gabriel loves, respects, and
furthermore, also, obeys his parents.
moreover, and, in Moreover, he helps in the
addition, as well, household chores if he is not
equally, important, studying. Furthermore, he
then is grateful that his parents
are very supportive in every
task he does.
Clarificati
on
These transitional words and phrases are used to
show support and clarify a statement.
Exampl
es
The meeting is at 3 PM,
that is, in other in other words, don't
words, to put it be late
another way,
I mean, in this case,
under certain
circumstances
Qualificati
on
These transitional words and phrases are used to present conditions
or intentions.
Exampl
es With what was possibly
almost, with this the greatest fight of all
in mind, possibly, times, the Filipino in the
probably, front lines faced the
pandemic with bravery.
frequently, never
They almost gave up but
recovered. With this in
mind, Filipinos have proven
time and again to be
Summarize/
Conclude
These transitional words and phrases are used to summarize or
restate ideas.
Exampl
es
in conclusion, to In conclusion, those
conclude, finally, are the reasons I
to summarize, to believe students
sum up, therefore, should have more
recess during the
in the long run, so,
school day.
given this point, as
can be seen
GUES
THE
RIDDL
S E
It is a six-letter word consisting
of two syllables
• The first syllable sounds like the
Little Diddle, name of the insect in the
Transition picture.
Doodle • The second syllable sounds like
the name of a number
Give the Answer of the B_F_R_
Spoken Riddle.
It consists of two words.
• The first word is already given.
Little Diddle, • The first syllable of the second word
Transition are the last two letters of the word
‘within’.
Doodle • The last syllable of the second word
is to be replaced by the underlined
Give the Answer of the Fletter
OR _ _word
of the _ _ ‘stand’
_ _ _ with ce.
Spoken Riddle.
_
It consists of two words
Little Diddle, • The first word is synonymous with
Transition the word ‘equal’.
Doodle
_ _ _ _ THOUGH
Give the Answer of the
Spoken Riddle.
It is a four-syllable word that if broken
can create three new words
Little Diddle, • The first is the opposite of the word
Transition ‘always’.
• The second is already given.
Doodle • The third is the opposite of the word
‘more’.
Give the Answer of the _____THE____
Spoken Riddle.
It is a seven-letter word that begins with
B, followed by an E.
Little Diddle, • The rest is in relationship with the
Transition word ‘effect’
Doodle
Give the Answer of the __C_US_
Spoken Riddle.
