COHESIVE DEVICE:

TRANSITIONAL
WORDS
PREPARED BY: GINALEE L. AZARCON,
LPT
LESSON OBJECTIVES
• Define Coherence
• Define Cohesive Device
• Identify different transitional words
and their functions
• Compose an informative essay
using transitional words
CAN YOU TELL
THE
DIFFERENCE?
 COHERENCE
• is the logical bridge between words,
sentences, and paragraphs.
• is achieved when sentences and ideas are
connected and flow together smoothly.
HOW CAN WE
ACHIEVE
COHERENCE?
COHESIVE
DEVICE
 cohesive device
• tells or signals what the relationships are
between different clauses, sentences, and
paragraphs.
• known as linkers, connectors, discourse,
markers, or transitional words
 TRANSITIONAL WORDS

cue the readers to join sentences help writing move

the relationship together for clearer smoothly from one
between sentences meaning and topic to another
cohesion. without confusing
the reader.
2 TRUTHS ABOUT
TRANSITIONAL WORDS
• Not just used at the beginning of a sentence.

2. Wrong choice of transitional words can affect

the overall meaning of the sentence or paragraph =
CONFUSION.
 COMMONLY USED
TRANSITIONAL WORDS
Without transitional words
We had to build a frame for the floor of the house.
We used a rope to raise all the wood up into the
TIME tree. We carefully nailed the board to the frame. We
ORDER/SEQUENCE
Firstly, secondly, thirdly, lastly had a floor.

To begin, another reason, one last reason With transitional words

The first thing we had to do was build a
In the first place, pursuing this further
accordingly, consequently, therefore, thus
frame for the floor of the house. Then we
Next, then, finally used a rope to raise all the wood up into the
tree. Finally, we carefully nailed the board
to the frame, and soon we had a floor.
 COMMONLY USED
TRANSITIONAL WORDS
ADDING Sandro promised to love, honor and
also obey his wife. Moreover, he will
INFORMATION do all the cooking and cleaning while
Also An implication is he studies at home. Furthermore, he
In addition An important detail is grateful that his wife earns enough
Furthermore As a case in point money to pay the bills.
Another point Moreover
Another way Not to mention
 COMMONLY USED
TRANSITIONAL WORDS
COMPARE &
CONTRAST The boy liked birds. On the other hand,
Similarly Although he was afraid of cats. Similarly, he did
Like / unlike Likewise not like lions and tigers. On the contrary,
In comparison to On the contrary he liked animals that could fly, such as
In contrast to Whereas sparrows and falcons.
However On the other hand
 COMMONLY USED
TRANSITIONAL
FOR EMPHASISWORDS • The company’s profits have
surprisingly increased since the new
In fact Indeed CEO took over.
Surprisingly Truly • She was laughing so hard, she even
Without a doubt Of Course cried a little.
Interestingly Undoubtedly • Undoubtedly, the children’s safety is
Even Unquestionably our priority.
• In fact, need to refresh our
advertising strategy this quarter.
 COMMONLY USED
TRANSITIONAL
WORDS
GIVING EXAMPLES
• Ellen loves sweets, such as ice cream,
cakes, and chocolates.
For example We see this when
For instance This is clearly shown • Specifically, Ellen loves chocolate
Specifically Such as fudge brownie sundaes.
To illustrate An example being
To be specific Like • To demonstrate her love for sweets,
Ellen is planning an dessert party for
all her friends.
 COMMONLY USED
TRANSITIONAL
WORDS
RESTATEMENT OR
• Specifically, her works provide food
for thought.
EXPLANATION • In other words, our individual truths
influence how we see a painting.
that is specifically • That is to say, writing letters is an art.
in fact thus • To put it differently, the story lacked
indeed structure.
therefore
namely
 COMMONLY USED
TRANSITION
WORDS
CONSEQUENCE/
RESULT
• You ‘ll get into a good college because
you are a good student.
Consequently For this reason
Hence • Therefore, you can get a job you like.
Therefore
Accordingly Thus
• As a result, you should be a happy
As a result So
person.
Because Due to
 COMMONLY USED
TRANSITION
CONCLUDING
Finally
WORDS
Ultimately
• All the facts have been presented and,
overall, the results are clear.

In brief All things • To summarize, it's clearly time to

In conclusion considered consider some changes.
On the whole By and large
To summarize To restate • In conclusion, these recommendations
Overall will benefit our company.
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answers
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 QUICK RECAP
1ST 3RD
COHERENCE TRANSITIONAL
WORDS
2ND
COHESIVE
DEVICE
 QUIZ
PART 1
INSTRUCTIONS: IDENTIFY THE TRANSITIONAL
WORDS AND PHRASES IN THE SETENCES. WRITE
ONLY THE ANSWER ON YOUR PAPER.
PART 1
PART 1
 QUIZ
PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS: CHOOSE THE CORRECT
TRANSITIONAL WORD IN THE FOLLOWING
SENTENCES. WRITE ONLY THE ANSWER ON
YOUR PAPER.
PART 2
PART 2
ANSWERS PART 1
ANSWERS PART 1
ANSWERS PART 2
ANSWERS PART 2
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