English 8 Q2 Lesson 1: Connect Part 1 (Using Transition Signals)

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Mastering Transition Signals in English

Welcome to the Transition Signals Quiz! This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of transition signals and their importance in creating coherence and cohesion in writing.

Test your knowledge through a series of questions that cover:

Identifying transition signals
Understanding coherence and cohesion
Recognizing the effectiveness of transition words

12 Questions3 MinutesCreated by ConnectingWords202

6. Read the paragraph below and determine if it shows both coherence and cohesion or not at all. Again, coherence shows unity of ideas while cohesion shows unity of structural elements only.

Par. 1:

Majority of the dissatisfied sons and daughters of the upper class had never known poverty. Consequently, they could not understand their parent’s advice about money, status, and work. Parents on the other hand, could not understand why their children could be indifferent, even hostile.

Cohesive and coherent

Not at all

7. Read the paragraph below and determine if it shows both coherence and cohesion or not at all. Again, coherence shows unity of ideas while cohesion shows unity of structural elements only.

Par. 2:

Children often cannot explain themselves. They may reveal much of their inner lives in play. Feelings of rejection may freely revealed in play. The playing technique when properly handled offers opportunities for understanding the child.

Cohesive and coherent

Not at all

8. Read the paragraph below and determine if it shows both coherence and cohesion or not at all. Again, coherence shows unity of ideas while cohesion shows unity of structural elements only.

Par. 3:

The other theory goes farther back in history than the first. It is suggested that we actually got arnis from our Southeast Asian neighbours – specifically during the Madjapahit and Shri-Vajayan empires. This suggestion is due to linguistic similarities of the other names of arnis. Some accounts also describe a martial art practiced during the said periods that is similar to arnis. However, because of the new culture brought by our colonizers, arnis was overshadowed and almost went out of the spotlight.

Cohesive and coherent

Not at all

9. Read the paragraph below and determine if it shows both coherence and cohesion or not at all. Again, coherence shows unity of ideas while cohesion shows unity of structural elements only.

Par. 4:

Scoring in arnis depends the number of strikes each player deliver. Agility and quick thinking combined is to have a high score in this type of competition. Some competitions allow full between players. Competitors could grapple, disarm, and block their.

Cohesive and coherent

Not at all

10. Read the paragraph below and determine if it shows both coherence and cohesion or not at all. Again, coherence shows unity of ideas while cohesion shows unity of structural elements only.

Par. 5:

Section 2 of RA 9850 defines arnis as “an indigenous Filipino martial art and sport characterized by the use of swinging and twirling movements, accompanied by striking, thrusting and parrying techniques for defense and offense” which is done by using either one or 2 sticks.

Athletes use these to strike, block, and grapple their opponents.The actual origin of the sport arnis, however, is still yet to be determined.

Due to the fact that the Philippines has over 7,000 islands, the sport could have flourished in one place or another at the same time. Because of this, more than one school emerged throughout the years.

Cohesive and coherent

Not at all

The picture above shows two yellow cups joined by a twisted rope. Which do you think best represents transition signals? Is it the yellow cups or the twisted rope that binds them together? Why so? Explain your answer in no less than five sentences.

NOTE: Do not ever leave this item blank, put question mark, or any random number or letter. Make an effort to understand the question. If you really can't express your ideas in complete English, then you may use some Filipino words.

English 8 Q2 Lesson 1: Connect Part 1 (Using Transition Signals)

Mastering Transition Signals in English

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