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Activity No: 4 Type of Activity: Self-paced
Activity Title: Conditionals
Learning Target: Identify and use signals that indicate coherence (e.g. additive- also.
moreover; causative; -as a result consequently; conditional- otherwise, in that case
however; sequential- to begin with, in conclusion; clarifying- for instance, in fact, in
addition)
Reference: https://msu.edu/~jdowell/135/transw.html
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Background:

When it comes to writing academic papers and essay writing, communication of

your ideas is vital. In order to enable a reader to go through the document successfully
with a complete and thorough understanding of each point and idea conveyed in the
document, the writer has to utilize transitional words and phrases. The responsibility of
conveying the exact thoughts to a reader lies on the shoulders of the writer and
transitional words and phrases play a very important role in the same.

Transitions act as bridges that string together the ideas conveyed in a document
by establishing a connection between sentences and paragraphs. In simple words,
transitional words and phrases enable a reader to move from one idea to the next idea.
They aid and assist the reader in establishing a connection or a link between the
conveyed ideas.

Without transitional words and phrases, the reader goes into a state of confusion
as the document diverts him/her from the argument that was conveyed initially. Hence,
the overall purpose of the writing assignment, whether it is to convince or educate the
readers, faces defeat. If you are a student, the use of transitional words and phrases
can help you score well in your essay writing task as the reader will be able to make the
complete sense of your essay and even acquire the main ideas conveyed in the essay.

What are transitions and how are they used?

 transitions are phrases or words used to connect one idea to the next
 transitions are used by the author to help the reader progress from one
significant idea to the next
 transitions also show the relationship within a paragraph (or within a sentence)
between the main idea and the support the author gives for those ideas
 Different transitions do different things.
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Activity 4.1

Directions: Circle the letter that correctly identifies the nature of the underlined transition
in each of the following sentences.

1. A water main downtown broke this morning, so several businesses had no water for
hours.

a. addition b. time c. comparison d. cause and effect

2. Even though most Americans are primarily concerned about AIDS as it exists in the
U.S., it should be remembered that it is now nearly a worldwide disease.

a. addition b. time c. contrast d. comparison

3. Larry will probably be a late bloomer socially, just like his older brothers.

a. time b. contrast c. comparison d. cause and effect

4. There are ways you can make boring tasks more pleasant. For instance, bring a
portable radio and listen to music on the earphones while you work.

a. contrast b. comparison c. illustration/example d. cause and effect

5. The lazy checkout clerk forced the six-pack of cola into the bottom of the bag, tearing
it. Then
she indeed, further, as well (as this), either (neither), not only (this)
but also (that)
as well,

also, moreover, what is more, as a matter of in all honesty,

fact,

and, furthermor in addition (to this), besides (this), to tell the truth,
e,

or, in fact, actually, to say nothing of,  

too, let alone, much less additionally,  

nor, alternativel on the other hand, not to mention  

y, (this),

shrugged her shoulders and said, “I guess you’ll have to carry the bag from the bottom.”

a. time b. contrast c. comparison d. illustration/example

Additive Transitions:
These show addition, introduction, similarity to other ideas.
Addition:
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Introduction:

 such as,  as,  particularly,  including,  as an

illustration,

 for example,  like,  in particular,  for one thing,  to illustrate

 for instance,  especially,  notably,  by way of  

example,

 speaking about (this),  considering (this),  regarding (this),  with regards to (this),

 as for (this),  concerning (this), the fact that   on the subject of (this)

 similarly,  in the same way,  by the same token,   in a like manner,

 equally likewise,    

Similarity:

Identification:
 that is (to say),  namely,  specifically,  thus,

Clarification:
that is (to say), I mean, (to) put (it) another way in other words,
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Adversative Transitions:
These transitions are used to signal conflict, contradiction concession,
dismissal, &c.

Conflict:
 but,  by way of  while,  on the other hand,
contrast,

 however,  (and) yet,  whereas, though (final position),

 in contrast,  when in fact,  conversely,  still

Emphasis:

 even more,  above all,  indeed,  more  besides

importantly,

Concession:

 but even so,  nevertheless,  even though,  on the other hand,  admittedly,

 however,  nonetheless,  despite (this),  notwithstanding  albeit

(this),

 (and) still,  although,  in spite of  regardless (of  

Dis (this), this),

 (and) yet,  though,  granted  be that as it may,  

(this),

missal:

 either way,  whichever  in either  in any  at any rate,
happens, event, case,

 in either case,  whatever  all the same,  in any  

happens, event,
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Replacement:

 (or) at least,  (or) rather,  instead

Causal
Transitions:
These transitions signal cause/effect and reason/result, etc. . .

Cause/Reason:

 for the (simple) reason  being that,  for,  in view of (the inasmuch
that, fact), as,

 because (of the fact),  seeing  as,  owing to (the  

that, fact),

 due to (the fact that),  in that  since,  forasmuch as,  

Condition:

 on (the) condition  granted (that),  if,  provided that,  in case,
(that),

 in the event that,  as/so long as,  unless  given that,  

 granting (that),  providing that,  even if,  only if,  

Effect/Result:

 as a result (of  consequently,  hence,  for this  thus,

this), reason,

 because (of  in consequence,  so that,  accordingly  

this),

 as a  so much (so)  so,  therefore,  

consequence, that,

Purpose:
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 for the purpose of,  in the hope that,  for fear that,  so that,

 with this intention,  to the end that,  in order to,  lest

 with this in mind,  in order that,  so as to,  so,

Consequence:

 under those circumstances,  then,  in that case,  if not,

 that being the case,  if so,  otherwise  

Sequential Transitions:
These transitions are used to signal a chronological or logical sequence.

Numerical:

in the (first, second, etc.)

initially, to start with, first of all thirdly, (&c.)
place,

to begin with, at first, for a start, secondly,  

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Continuation:

subsequently, previously, eventually, next,

before (this), afterwards, after (this), then

Conclusion:
to conclude (with) as a final point, eventually, at last,

last but not least, in the end, finally, lastly,

Digression:
 to change the topic  incidentally,  by the way,

Resumption:
 to get back to the  to
 anyhow,  anyway,   at any rate,
point, resume
 to return to the
     
subject,

Summation:

as was previously so, consequently, in summary, all in all,

stated,

to make a long story thus, as I have to sum up, overall,

short, said,

as has been mentioned, then, to to be brief, briefly,

summarize,

given these points, in all, on the whole, therefore,  

as has been noted, hence, in conclusion, in a word,  

to put it briefly, in sum, altogether, in short,

Activity 4.2
Directions: Circle the letter that correctly identifies the nature of the underlined transition
in each of the following sentences.

1. Science-fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke correctly predicted that satellites would be

used for communication. Moreover, in 1947 he correctly predicted that 1959 would be
the year the first rocket to the moon was launched.
a. addition b. time c. contrast d. cause and effect
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2. Some people in New Jersey built their houses very close to the shoreline.
Consequently, they have had to spend a lot of money trying to protect their property
from the sea.
a. addition b. contrast c. illustration/example d. cause and effect

3. Running can make people more aware of their physical surroundings, such as the
scent of honeysuckle or the changing moods of the trees.
a. addition b. contrast c. illustration/example d. cause and effect
4. Residents complain bitterly about potholes in the streets and sloppy trash pick-up, yet
these same people resist paying higher taxes for the improvement of these services.
a. time b. contrast c. comparison d. illustration/example
5. Telephone interviewing allows for a large number of responses in a short time and at
relatively low cost. Moreover, the method permits interviewers to reach respondents at
specific times of the day; this is an important consideration in the study of radio and TV
listening habits.

a. addition b. time c. contrast d. comparison

EXERCISE II.
Activity 4.3
Directions: Circle the letter of the word that correctly identifies the appropriate
transition word or phrase. Then underline the kind of transition you have used.

1. __________ the invention of television, people probably spent more of their leisure
time reading.
a. Nevertheless b. Because c. Before.

The transition word indicates: addition cause and effect time

2. If you’re having company for dinner, try to get as much done in advance as possible.
__________, set the table the day before.
a. For instance b. In contrast c. similarly.

The transition word indicates: illustration/example comparison contrast

3. __________ I’m very allergic to flowers, my boyfriend bought a bouquet of roses.

a. Until b. Because c. Even though.

The transition word indicates: time contrast addition

4. My grandfather loves to say, “You’re as nervous __________ a long-tailed cat in a

roomful of rocking chairs.”
a. after b. as c. as a result
The transition word indicates: cause and effect time comparison

5. __________ Manny’s car stereo was on full blast, I could see his lips moving, but I
had no idea what he was saying.
a. Moreover b. Because c. Just as
The transition word indicates: comparison addition cause and effect