however

in addition
finally
indeed
Cohesive
Devices
 What is a cohesive device?
• linking words, linkers, connectors,
discourse markers, or transitional words
• words or phrases that show the
relationship between paragraphs or
sections of a text or speech
 Types of
Cohesive Devices
 A strong typhoon will reach our
place tomorrow. In addition, a
typhoon signal warning has been
issued.
ADDITION
of ideas or information 1 in addition
2 additionally
3 furthermore
4 moreover
5 as well as
Jane is always studying. In fact, she
attends tutorial sessions for Math.
EMPHASIS
Makes the sentence stand out, gives
more importance to a sentence

in fact obviously

indeed of course
certainly
We decided to bake a cake. First, we
gathered all the ingredients. Then,
we measured it all to the tight
amount.
SEQUENCE
Indicates order and arrangements of events

first then

second next

finally
Mary likes sweet biscuits, the same
with her sister.
COMPARISON
Indicates similarities

likewise just like

similarly the same with

in the same way

She likes solving Math problems
while her sister prefers writing
essays.
CONTRAST
indicates differences

on the other hand while

however but
in contrast on the contrary
He failed the English subject because
he did not pass his project.
REASON
indicates cause of a situation
because so
since due to

as
She did not review for her exam so
she got a failing mark.
CONSEQUENCE
indicates the effect of a situation
therefore thus
as a result consequently

so
EXERCISE
Go back to the selection from the past lesson,
The Leopard. Scan it and encircle the cohesive
devices used. If you found one, raise your hand
and share it to the class. A cohesive device
cannot be recited twice.
 APPLY
Develop your informative speech
with the use of cohesive devices.
Make sure to not overuse it.
Thank you!
 Activity No. 1
Instructions: Fill in the blanks using and, so, because, but or or.

1. I could not go out last night _____ I was too busy.

2. I could not go with my friend _____ he went without me.

3. My friend went to the cinema to see a film _____ the film wasn’t
very good.
4. The cinema was full of people______ they were all smoking.

5. I like people ____ I don't like smoke.

6. Do you want an orange juice ____ a guava juice?

7. It was my birthday _____ he didn't send me a card.

8. I didn't write to him _____ he didn't write to me.

9. We couldn’t contact him _____ we didn’t have his number.

10. The new department store is now open _____ it is offering big
discounts.
1. because
2. so
3. but
4. and
5. but
6. or
7. but
8. so
9. because
10.and
Instructions: Complete the short story below with
appropriate cohesive devices.

AND SO BECAUSE

OR BUT
Mary could not go out with me _____ I invited Anne
instead. Anne was very happy to accept my invitation
_____ the film was very popular. Anne and I had a good
time _____ next day Mary was very angry.

"Do you love me _____ do you love Anne?" she asked

me. "I like both you _____ Anne," I answered. "Look!" said
Mary. "Either you go out with me _____ you go out with
Anne. You can't love both me _____ Anne at the same
time."
"Why not?" I answered. "_____ it's not fair." I asked Mary
if she would go out with me tonight _____ she said that
she had a new boyfriend _____ didn't want to see me
again _____ I didn't really love her. I phoned Anne _____
she said she was busy _____ now I'm alone.