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ENGLISH
Third Quarter – Module 5
Week 6

SDO TAGUIG CITY AND PATEROS

Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and evaluated by the Development
and Quality Assurance Teams of SDO TAPAT to assist you in helping the learners meet
the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social,
and economic constraints in schooling.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You
also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their
own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as
they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let’s Try before moving on to the other activities included
in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate
to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

Let’s Learn

This module was designed and written for you, dear grade 8 students. In
particular, it will be a great help to you in formulating a statement of opinion and
assertion especially when asked to stand on an issue. You will understand the merit of
factual information in solidifying your opinion and argument. To better suit your
learning process, gradual development of topic was put into consideration from simple
determination of factual and opinionated statements to a more complicated composition
of persuasive expression.

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After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. use appropriate cohesive devices in various types of speech; and
2. familiarize functions of different cohesive devices.

Let’s Try

Circle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer for each number.
1. Another word for cohesive devices.
a. conjuncts b. likers c. linkers d. relators
2. Identify the cohesive device used in the sentence:
“The movie is a low-budget project; however, it became a very successful movie.
a. successful b. however c. became d. movie
3. What is the function of the underlined cohesive device in the given sentence?
“Reptiles such as lizards and snakes have scales.”
a. gives directions b. gives commands c. gives comparisons d. gives examples
4. Supply an appropriate cohesive device to the given sentence:
“The snow made the roads slippery; ______________, driving proved to be a challenge.”
a. after b. therefore c. in comparison d. while
5. What is the function of the underlined cohesive device in the given sentence?
“Francis cut classes; consequently, he was suspended for three days.”
a. shows result b. shows series c. shows contrast d. shows frequency

Lesson Cohesive Devices

In the last lesson, we learned one belief in Thailand that involves a ceremony
where a cat is sprayed with liquid perfume. Using a Venn diagram, give similar and
different traditions of both Philippines and Thailand.

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 Let’s Recall

Cohesive devices, sometimes called linking words, linkers, connectors, discourse

markers or transitional words, are one of the most misunderstood and misused parts of
IELTS Writing.
Cohesive devices are words like ‘For example‘, ‘In conclusion‘, ‘however‘ and
‘moreover‘. Together with coherence, cohesion provides 25% of your marks in both parts
of the Writing test. However, most students have not been taught how to use them
effectively.

Let’s Explore

Cohesive devices tell the reader what we are doing in a sentence and help to
guide them through our writing. They signal to the reader what the relationships are
between the different clauses, sentences and paragraphs.
Examples:
Comparison:
Likewise, he thought bats were the most
interesting mammals thanks to their wings.
Addition
He is handsome, intelligent, and,
furthermore, he is rich.
Exemplification
Berries such as raspberries and
strawberries are seasonal.
Sequencing
First, preheat your oven before you place the
cake batter.
Result
He accepted the responsibility; thus, he
became the new king of the castle.
Contrast
On the contrary, he liked animals that could
fly, such as sparrows and falcons.
Qualification
Although the topic was never addressed, she
was well aware of its effects on the class.
Reformation
He commanded and I obey, or rather, I
pretend to.

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 To learn more about Cohesive Devices, you may copy the
link below or scan the QR code using your mobile phones. These
will take you to a Youtube video about Cohesive devices.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JEAB6gmfhU

Let’s Elaborate

Fill in the blanks choosing the linking words given below the passage:
(although, therefore, moreover, but, and)
My friend is a singer. He is intelligent –––––––– hardworking. –––––––– he is
creative. –––––––– he has never received any award in India, –––––––– he won a prize in
a competition in America last year. –––––––– he has decided to leave India and settle
down in America.

Let’s Dig In
1. What is a cohesive device? How does it function?

2. What are the ideas that a cohesive device present?

3. What punctuation mark is often used to set off a cohesive device?

Let’s Remember

Use the following cohesive devices in meaningful sentences. Write your answers on the
spaces provided.
1. As a result
___________________________________________________________________________

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 2. In addition to
___________________________________________________________________________
3. However
___________________________________________________________________________
4. As opposed to
___________________________________________________________________________
5. Hence
___________________________________________________________________________

Let’s Apply

Tell whether the underlined cohesive device presents comparison, contrast,

result, additional information, sequence, or exemplification.
1. The winters are very wet here; whereas, the summers are very dry.
2. As a consequence of rising population, people now have to cope with heavy
traffic.
3. I can play the piano apart from the guitar.
4. I used to work fifteen hours a day. In comparison with that, my present job is
more like holiday!
5. Most people are superstitious in some way. Thus, a lot of people believe that the
number 13 is unlucky.
6. Several men are still missing. Meanwhile the causes of the explosion are still
being investigated.
7. There are many good singers in the 90’s such as Mariah Carey, Celine Dion,
and Whitney Houston.
8. Besides Backstreet Boys dominating the airwaves in the 90’s, N’SYNC became
popular in the decade.
9. This porridge is too sweet while the other one is too hot!
10. CHED planned to remove Filipino as a core subject in college. As a result,
many expressed their disagreement.

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References

Ceal Elss. (5, June, 2018). Cohesion with Cohesive Devices [Video]. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JEAB6gmfhU

“Cohesive Devices”. www.ieltsadvantage.com.

https://www.ieltsadvantage.com/2015/08/12/cohesive-devices/
“English Cohesive Device or Linking Words Exercises”. 14, May, 2016.
https://jharaphula.com/cohesive-device-linking-words-exercises/

Development Team of the Module

Writer: ADRIANE N. GUEVARRA

Editors:
Content Evaluator: Jovito Panaga and Alma Almerol
Language Evaluator: Lorna R. Artuz and Sheila C. Cruz
Reviewers: Jovito Panaga, Alma Almerol, Lorna R. Artuz, Sheila C. Cruz
Illustrator: Abigail R. Sadang
Layout Artist: Abigail R. Sadang
Management Team: Dr. Margarito B. Materum, SDS
Dr. George P. Tizon, SGOD – Chief
Dr. Ellery G. Quintia, CID Chief
Mr. Noel T. Balubal, EPS- English
Dr. Daisy L. Mataac, EPS- LRMS/ALS