Q1W4.pptx ENGLISH 8 QUARTER ONE WEEK FOUR

Q1W4.pptx

1. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate transition signals in each of the sentences below. Choose the letter of your best answer. 1. Walking can make people become more aware of their surroundings, _____ the cleanliness of the environment, and the friendliness of the neighborhood. consequently C. unfortunately despite D. such as

2. 2. Residents complain bitterly about the trash thrown anywhere, _____ these same people are the ones doing it. A. although B. and C. moreover D. yet 3. Some city folks choose to live on a farmland;____, they have to adjust to its slow pace, quietness, and the absence of cable and Internet connectivity. A. because B. consequently C. despite D. such as

3. 4. Teleconferencing is widely used nowadays to establish communication among those who are in the work from home modality; _____, this allows the participants to hear or see each other in a meeting. A. after B. although C. during D. moreover 5. _____ most people are concerned about COVID-19, they hope for a vaccine. A. Because B. Still C. As a result D. Even though

4. 6. A lot of people ignored the reminder of the government to stay at home to avoid exposure to the disease. _____, the number of cases increased. A. In fact B. Such as C. As a result D. In addition 7. The plan of a city-wide lockdown gained many reactions from the people; _____, positive and negative opinions were expressed. A. despite B. however C. that is D. in addition

5. 8. _____ the home quarantine period, military and police forces are visible to monitor strict compliance of the policies. Because B. Consequently C. During D. As a result 9. There are many things one can do at home to be productive. _____, one can listen to music while doing household chores, do gardening, read books, watch TV shows, and the like. A. Because B. In fact C. In addition D. For example

6. 10. Grocery stores and wet markets require a quarantine pass to control the number of shoppers. _____, wearing of a face mask is enforced. A. Because B. In fact C. In addition D. For example 11. The Department of Education came up with a plan on how to continue the education of the learners _____ from the different modalities proposed for this school year. A. at this point C. as can be seen B. in this regard D. as a matter of fact

7. 12. _____, the Department of Education, in partnership with different stakeholders conducted a series of webinars for the teachers in preparation for the online classes. A. At this point C. As can be seen B. In this regard D. With this in mind 13. _____ the problems with the internet connectivity, these did not stop the teachers from participating in the series of webinars given. A. And B. Despite C. However D. Moreover

8. 14. The month of June marks the enrolment for the school year. It was speculated that only a few would enroll due to fear of the virus. _____, it turned out to be the other way around. Frequently C. In addition Furthermore D. On the contrary 15. As education faces the ‘new normal’, learners are very eager to start the school year. _____, they are excited to learn. A. Although B. Despite C. Furthermore D. Yet

9. 1. D. such as 2. D. yet 3. B. consequently 4. D. moreover 5 A. Because 6. C. As a result 7. C. that is 8. C. During 9. D. For example 10. C. In addition 11. C. as can be seen 12. D. With this in mind 13. B. Despite 14. D. On the contrary 15. C. Furthermore

10. 1. Overt Meaning: This adjective is used to say that something is obvious. It is a synonym for apparent. Sentence: There were no overt signs that Zoe had heard Dan and Ben talking about her.

11. 2. Pallid Meaning: This adjective is used to describe someone who is pale and white. It’s usually meant to say that someone looks unhealthy. Sentence: After coming home from the hospital, friends were concerned about how pallid John still looked.

12. 3. Paragon Meaning: A paragon is someone who is considered a perfect example. This noun is a synonym for model. Sentences: Superheroes were originally meant to be paragons of humanity.

13. 4. Pariah Meaning: This is a noun that is used to describe someone who is a social outcast or who is being shunned by the majority of their social group. Sentence: After Ben was caught trying to pass off Mandy’s work as his own, he became the office pariah.

14. 5. Perfunctory Meaning: This adjective is used to describe how someone performs a dull and routine task. Someone performs their duty perfunctory if they do it and do it properly but have little interest in it. Sentence: Alice was a perfunctory employee; she accomplished her tasks and went home.

15. Transition signals are words and phrases that connect ideas of sentences and paragraphs for coherence. They also indicate building up new idea or thought or compare ideas or draw conclusions.

16. 1. Precocious Meaning: This adjective is usually used when describing children. It means that someone displays behavior that is advanced for their age. Sentence: Sally was always precocious; she was reading Shakespeare by age seven.

17. 2. Propensity Meaning: This is a noun that is used to say that someone has a natural inclination or preference for something. Sentence: While Sam is very smart, he has a propensity to be dismissive of others’ opinions.

18. 3. Quandary Meaning: This is a noun that means a difficult situation or decision. Sentence: Having to decide between his job and an opportunity to study abroad had Harry in a quandary.

19. 4. Querulous Meaning: This is an adjective that is used to describe someone who is fretful or has a habit of whining or complaining. Sentence: While Mindy loved working at the nursing home, Mr. Santos strained her patients with his querulous questions about meals.

20. 5. Ransack Meaning: When you use the verb ransack you are saying that someone was searching for something so frantically, that they made a huge mess. Sentence: I ransacked my room looking for my phone and it turned out to be behind the sofa cushions.

21. 2. Chronology helps define time:

22. 3. Cause/Effect - shows the consequences of an action:

23. Example: Since you have been a consistent honor student and a skillful one, therefore , there would be a possibility that you would graduate cum laude or be cited with technical skills award in college. As a result , you would have a better chance to find a job or be an entrepreneur, because some companies would prefer those applicants with impressive school records or those with technical skills.

24. 4. Illustration/Example add emphasis or introduce evidence:

25. Example: Mateo loves vegetables. Truly , he is happy to eat those every day - specifically, ‘pinakbet’, ‘ chopsuey ’, and vegetable salads. To demonstrate his love for vegetables, Mateo is planning a vegetable socials for all his friends.

26. 5. Addition adds information or reinforces ideas:

27. 6. Clarification shows support:

28. Transition signals can be used within a single sentence, between two different sentences, paragraphs, or even between paragraphs to achieve coherence or unity of ideas.

29. Activity 1: Pick Me Out! From the brick wall, pick out the transition words. Write your answers in your activity notebook. In fact

30. Assessment 1: Point Me Out! Fill in the blanks with the appropriate transition signals. Choose your answers from the transition signals in Activity 1 Pick Me Out! Write your answers in your activity notebook. 1. Bel loves to sing in video karaoke. _____, her family does it too. 2. We did not expect a heavy traffic on our way to the airport. _____, we missed our flight.

31. 3. It was raining very hard. _____, we need to finish cleaning the yard. 4. The courageous frontliners showed overwhelming dedication in performing their jobs. _____, they were commended for their services. 5. All borders were closed. _____, all means of transportation were not allowed to operate.

32. 6. Classes will formally open. _____, it will not be the traditional face-to-face. 7. Gabriel was not given permission to go out _____ bad weather. 8. All establishments are not allowed to operate. _____, only the skeleton force of the offices is authorized to work. 9. _____ Paolo was quarantined, he didn’t feel isolated. 10. Driving requires concentration. _____, biking needs full attention.

33. Activity 2: Search It! Look for the words in the given puzzle below. These words may be formed in an upward, downward, sideward, and diagonal position. 1. Comparison 6. addition 2. Contrast 7. clarification 3. Chronology 8. qualification 4. Illustration 9. summary 5. Example 10. conclusion

34. Assessment 2: Classify the Connections Read the paragraph carefully. Take note of the underlined transition signal in each sentence. Classify each according to the eight (8) types of transition signal learned. Write your answers in your activity notebook.

35. When there is misunderstanding among friends, the usual reaction of those involved will sometimes turn their backs after an argument. (1) For example , friends who exchanged words would probably not talk for quite a while.

36. (2) Moreover , they will try to convince their other friends that they are right. (3) Unfortunately , this will not help solve the problem.

37. (4) As a result , when there is a communication gap, the longer the relationship will not be patched up. (5) To avoid this , friends should constantly communicate with each other.

38. Activity 3: Transition Riddles Recite first the given lines below. Guess what transition signal is described in each riddle by filling in the missing letters.

39. 1. It is a six-letter word consisting of two syllables.  The first syllable sounds like the name of the insect in the picture.  The second syllable sounds like the name of a number. The transition signal is B _ F _ R _

40. 2. It consists of two words.  The first word is already given.  The first syllable of the second word are the last two letters of the word ‘within’ .  The last syllable of the second word is to be replaced by the underlined letter of the word ‘stan d ’ with ce . The transition signal is F O R _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

41. 3. It consists of two words.  The first word is synonymous with the word ‘equal’. The transition signal is _ _ _ _ THOUGH

42. 4. It is a four-syllable word that if broken can create three new words  The first is the opposite of the word ‘always’.  The second is already given.  The third is the opposite of the word ‘more’. The transition signal is _ _ _ _ _ T H E _ _ _ _.

43. 5. It is a seven-letter word that begins with B , followed by an E .  The rest is in relationship with the word ‘effect’. The transition signal is _ _ C _ U S _ .

44. Assessment 3: Fill Me In! Fill in the blanks with the correct transition signals that will complete the ideas of the given sentences. Choose from the given choices. Write your answers in your activity notebook. 1. __________ the invention of gaming gadgets, children and teenagers usually spent more of their leisure time playing outdoor games. A. Because B. Before C. Even though D. For instance

45. 2. If you will have a powerpoint presentation in class, you need to prepare in advance. __________, setting up the computer or laptop, including the LCD, the projector, and checking its connectivity to avoid technical problems. A. Before B. Even though C. For instance D. Nevertheless 3. __________ I am allergic to sunlight, my friends and I still went to the beach for sunbath. A. Before B. Even though C. For instance D. Nevertheless

46. 4. She lost her balance in doing her routine at the competition. _________, she stood up and finished the dance gracefully. Before C. For instance Even though D. Nevertheless 5. I did not hear the phone ringing __________ the sound of the television was in full blast. A. because B. before C. even though D. nevertheless