Cohesive Devices

1. GOOD
MORNING!

2. What is in the pictures?

3. COHESIV
E
DEVICES

4.  commonly known as Transitional
words are words or phrases that
show the relationship between
paragraphs or sections of a text
or speech.

5. Transitions are used by the
author to help the reader
progress from one
significant idea to the next.

6. EXAMPLES OF
COHESIVE
DEVICES

7. Additive
Transitions

8. TO
INDICATE
ADDITION

9. also, and, moreover,
furthermore, as well as, too,
actually, in addition to this,
besides, alternatively,
1. To indicate Addition

10. 1. To indicate Addition
on the other hand, not to
mention this, additionally, in
fact, as a matter of fact,
actually, not only but also

11. Examples

12. I like chocolate ice cream.
Moreover, I enjoy vanilla too.
She enjoys hiking as well as
camping.

13. He plays soccer.
Additionally, he practices
tennis.

14. TO SIGNAL
INTRODUCTIO
N

15. 2. To signal Introduction
 as, such as, particularly,
including, for example,
for instance, like,
especially,

16. 2. To signal Introduction
in particular, to
illustrate, as an
illustration, by way of
example

17. Examples

18. • Many animals are endangered,
such as pandas and tigers.
• Healthy foods are important,
especially fruits and vegetables.

19. • I have many hobbies,
including painting and
gardening.

20. TO SIGNAL
COMPARISON/
SIMILARITY

21. 3. To signal Comparison/ Similarity
similarly, in the same
way, by the same token,
in a like manner,
equally, likewise

22. Examples

23. • He likes to exercise. In the
same way, he enjoys yoga.
•She enjoys hiking. Equally,
she loves swimming.

24. • He speaks English fluently.
Likewise, he is proficient
in French.

25. TO
INDICATE
REFERENC
E

26. 4. To indicate Reference
speaking about (this),
considering (this),
regarding (this), with
regards to (this),

27. 4. To indicate Reference
as for (this), concerning
(this), the fact that, on
the subject of (this)

28. Examples

29. • As for the weather, with regards
to rain, we should bring
umbrellas.
• As for the budget allocation,
concerning expenses, we need to be
frugal.

30. • Regarding the project deadline,
speaking about the timeline, we
need to finish by Friday.

31. TO PROVIDE
EXAMPLE

32. 5. To provide Example
For example, for
instance, similarly, just
the same way,

33. 5. To provide Example
 to illustrate, to be
specific, such as,
moreover, furthermore

34. Examples

35. • For example, for instance, we
could visit Paris or Rome for our
vacation.
• Similarly, just the same way, we
can use a hammer or a mallet to
drive the nail.

36. • Such as London, Paris, or
Berlin, moreover, there are
many great cities to explore in
Europe

37. Opposing
Transition
s

38. TO SIGNAL
CONTRAST

39. 1. To signal Contrast
But, by way of contrast,
while, on the other hand,
however, (and) yet, whereas,
though (final position)

40. 1. To signal Contrast
in contrast, when in fact,
conversely, still, in spite,
ironically, strangely enough

41. Examples

42. • She enjoys skiing, but he
prefers snowboarding.
• I like tea, while my
brother prefers coffee

43. •He is talented; on the
other hand, he lacks
discipline.

44. TO
INDICATE
EMPHASIS

45. 2. To indicate Emphasis
 even more, above all,
indeed, more
importantly, besides

46. Examples

47. • He loves basketball, above
all, he adores playing soccer.
• He is a good actor, besides,
he is also a talented singer.

48. •Studying is important,
more importantly,
understanding the material
is crucial.

49. TO SIGNAL
REMOVAL/
DISMISSAL

50. 3. To signal Removal/Dismissal
 either way, whichever
happens, in either event,
in any case, at any rate,

51. 3. To signal Removal/Dismissal
in either case, whatever
happens, all the same in
any event

52. Examples

53. •He might come to the
party, or in either event,
we'll have fun without
him.

54. •You can choose the
movie, in any case, I'm
not watching a horror
film.

55. ASSIGNMENT

56. What I Know

57. 1. What is the collective term used for words or phrases that
show the relationship between paragraphs or sections of a
text or speech?
A. Modifiers
B. Connectors
C. Conjunctions
D. Cohesive Devices

58. 2. Which of the following is NOT a function of
cohesive devices?
A. to verify the correctness of ideas
B. to show the relationship of sentences
C. to connect or link phrases and clauses
D. to unify the ideas presented in sentences

59. 3. Which is NOT a category of cohesive
devices?
A. Additive
B. Causal
C. Referential
D. Sequential

60. 4. Which of these transitions indicate
addition of ideas?
A. Because
B. Furthermore
C. Then
D. Thus

61. 5.Which of these does not signal
cause/effect and reason/result
relationship?
A. Because
B. Consequently
C. Similarly
D. So that

62. 6. What does it mean when we say that a speech or a text
necessarily needs to be coherent and cohesive?
A. All ideas are given emphasis.
B. All ideas are grammatically correct.
C. All sentences work together to form a unified idea.
D. All ideas in the text or the speech are logically
sequenced so that they are easy to follow and understand.

63. 7. Which cohesive device best fits this statement:
___________ our different point of views, we
remain best of friends.
A. Despite
B. Similarly
C. Therefore
D. Unlike

64. 8. John’s family suffered much from the
pandemic __________, they remained strong
and united.
A. Because
B. Furthermore
C. However
D. Lastly

65. For items 9-10
“While we are very happy to see major
development in terms of access to basic
education, we finally need to respond to the
biggest lingering challenge of basic education
in the country: QUALITY, particularly of our
students’ learning outcomes.”

66. 9. What is the purpose of the speaker in the
given excerpt?
A. to argue
B. to entertain
C. to persuade
D. to call to action

67. 10. What cohesive devices are used to
establish the relationship of ideas?
A. While-finally
B. While – in terms
C. Finally – quality
D. In terms – particularly

68. Independent Assessment 1

69. Check if the sentences use correct
cohesive devices. If correct, draw a
happy face  , if not draw a sad face
. Write your answer on your
answer sheet.

70. 1. Queen can speak English
fluently as well as French.
2. Rachel enjoyed the movie.
Lastly, she still preferred the
version in the book.

71. 3. My mother is preparing our
lunch. Meanwhile, my father is
cleaning our car.
4. As soon as I finish my
homework, I will watch my
favorite Kdrama.

72. 5. The richest man in town has a
lot of money. Although, he does
not feel happy.
6. Above all, discipline will
help us survive this pandemic.

73. 7. First, you have to choose a
topic that interest you most.
8. In conclusion, following the
prescribed health and safety
protocol will flatten
the curve.

74. 9. The hotel where our family
stayed is above to a famous
shopping mall.
10. Tracy needs to clean her
room. Otherwise, she cannot go
out with her friends.

75. ACTIVITY TIME

76. Independent Activity 1
What’s More

77. Complete the crossword puzzle
using the given clues inside the box.
Some letters are provided to help
you identify the missing ideas. Do
this in your answer sheet.

78. ACROSS
3. in, at, or to this place
4. without any question
8. at the beginning
11. after something
12. for a short time or using few words
13. in or to a higher position
14. at a lower level

79. DOWN
1. backside of something
2. because of a preceding fact
5. not far
6. before all others in order
7. between then and now
9. after the time you have mentioned
10. to show what the result will be if you do not
follow the suggestions.
11. almost, or not complete