Grade 8

Module 2
Use of Grammatical Signals 1 hour

Attention:

1. Students are addicted to technology. To avoid worsening, one

solution is to engage them in outdoor activities.
2. Learning a new language is fun, on the other hand, it takes a lot of
time.

Questions:
✔ What are the highlighted words in the sentences?
✔ What are these words and phrases called?
✔ How are these words in the sentences used?

Objectives
At the end of this module, you should be able to:
Cognitive:
1. Use grammatical signals correctly;

Affective:
1. Value the use of grammatical signals in the verbal and written communication;
and

Psychomotor:
1. Write sentences using grammatical signals suitable to each pattern of idea
development: claim and counterclaim, problem-solution, cause-effect, signal
emphasis.

Recall of Prior Learning

Directions: Complete the sentences below with the best transition signals. Choose
the letter of the correct answer.

1. I lost my keys. __________, I later found them under the table.

A. In fact
B. For example
C. However
D. In short
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2. I didn’t have time to eat breakfast. __________, I’m really hungry now.
A. Additionally
B. To illustrate
C. As a result
D. Meanwhile

3. Tamaraw is one of the endangered species in the Philippines. The __________ to

this problem is to educate the natives about the conservation of the animal.
A. that is
B. no doubt
C. in addition
D. proposed solution
4. The storm was severe. __________, many homes were destroyed.
A. In contrast
B. Indeed
C. Next
D. Likewise

5. Our teacher is present __________, she’s sick.

A. even though
B. likewise
C. finally
D. as a result

LESSON PROPER

There are many ways to develop and connect ideas with the use of transition signals
or expressions. Transition signals create powerful links between sentences and
paragraphs to improve the flow of information across the whole text. They also help
to carry over a thought from one sentence to another, from one idea to another, and
from one paragraph to another. These are joined by a period or semicolon and are
followed by a comma.

GRAMMATICAL SIGNALS ON CLAIM AND COUNTERCLAIM

These are expressions used when the idea of the sentence or the paragraph
signifies an argument where there is more than one side to a debate.

The following expressions are used in making claims and counterclaims.

however otherwise
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but nevertheless
on the contrary on the other hand
in contrast nonetheless

Examples:
1. You can come with us if you are ready; otherwise, you will have to ride the bus.
2. James and his team didn’t finish the project; however they did work hard.
3. The bullet ant is a small creature. Nonetheless, its bite is extremely painful.

The highlighted words or expressions in the above examples are used to express
claims and counterclaims.

GRAMMATICAL SIGNALS ON CAUSE AND EFFECT

These are words used to describe how an action or event is caused by another
event or action.
therefore so
consequently, due to
as a result, for this reason
because thus
hence

Examples:
1. It was raining; therefore, I stayed at home.
2. Because of the rain I stayed at home.
3. I stayed at home due to the rain.

GRAMMATICAL SIGNALS ON PROBLEM-SOLUTION

These are words that are used to present and explain a problem. When you use
these expressions, you propose a possible solution to solve the problem. If there is
no solution, only the problem is presented.

problem the dilemma is

solved one answer is
to solve this so that
to address this proposed solution
Examples:
1. Many students have difficulty answering their modules. To address this,
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parents are asked to assist their children in accomplishing the activities.

2. The number of students who have no gadgets for their online education is
high. A proposed solution is to give them modules.

The highlighted words or expressions in the above examples are used to signal
problem-solution.

GRAMMATICAL SIGNALS ON EMPHASIS

These are words or expressions used to show that something is important and
therefore, should be noted

above all most importantly

indeed an important factor
in fact truly
certainly as a matter of fact
besides
Examples:
1. The storm was severe indeed, many homes were destroyed.
2. I know how to do many things; in fact, I am a working student.
3. Certainly, you may borrow my book in English 8.

The highlighted words or expressions in the above examples are used to signal
emphasis

TASK: Let’s Practice

Directions: Read each item carefully and fill in the blanks by choosing the
appropriate grammatical signal provided below.

for this reason however because

as a result otherwise so that

1. Summer in the Philippines can be very hot . ___________, many

people experience heat stroke.
2. Mrs. Cruz can be grumpy sometimes; _____________, we should
help her whenever we can.
3. The student submitted his essay late. ___________, he failed.
4. Juan wakes up early _____________ his class starts at seven
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o’clock in the morning.

5. Essays must be handed in by due date ____________ they will not
be accepted.

Directions: Complete the sentences about you using the given

grammatical signals.

1. I usually study hard for quarterly exam. As a result,

__________________________________________________________
______

2. I always try to be kind. Nevertheless,

__________________________________________________________
______

3. I like to study Filipino. However,

__________________________________________________________
______

4. Sometimes I skip breakfast. Therefore,

__________________________________________________________
______

5. I can speak English fluently. In fact,

__________________________________________________________
______

Synthesis
Here is the module’s key idea:
✔ Transition signals create powerful links between sentences
and paragraphs to improve the flow of information across the
whole text. They also help to carry over a thought from one
sentence to another, from one idea to another, and from one
paragraph to another. These are joined by a period or
semicolon and are followed by a comma.

Assess Performance
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Directions: Read the following questions and choose the letter of the
correct answer.

1. Which of the following is NOT a grammatical signal on emphasis?

A. Certainly
B. Indeed
C. So that
D. In fact

2. Why do we use transition signals or expressions?

A. To improve the flow of information
B. To confuse the learners in reading
C. To limit connections between texts
D. To present data or information

3. What is the importance of grammatical signals on cause-effect?

A. It is used when the idea of the sentence or the paragraph
signifies
an argument.
B. It is used to describe how an action or event is caused by
another event
or action.
C. It is used to present and explain a problem.
D. It is used to show that something is important and therefore,
should be
noted.

4. Which word/s in the sentence below is/are an example of a

grammatical \
signal?
Because of the rain, I stayed at home.
1 2 3 4
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

5. Which of the following uses transition signal on cause and effect

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correctly?
A. Better varieties of rice and corn are produced. As a result, many
scientific studies and experiments are being carried out.
B. Farmers are producing more food with modern equipment,
meanwhile, scientists have also exploited new sources of food
production.
C. Techniques and skills need to be supported by market demand to
take root, otherwise, the concern is that they may fall by the
wayside.
D. Next, she had the students and other teachers collect banana
leaves and stalk on their way to classes.

6. The underlined word is a grammatical signal on __________.

“You can come with us if you are ready; otherwise you will have to ride
the bus.”

A. Cause-effect
B. Claim-counterclaim
C. Problem-solution
D. Emphasis

7. Why do we use grammatical signals in problem-solution?

A. We use these words when the idea of the sentence or the
paragraph signifies an argument.
B. We use these words to describe how an action or event is caused
by another event or
action.
C. We use these words to present and explain a problem.
D. We use these words to show that something is important and
therefore, should be noted.

8. Which sentence is correct about grammatical signal on emphasis?

A. These are words used when the idea of the sentence or the
paragraph signifies an argument.
B. These are words used to describe how an action or event is
caused by another event or action.
C. These are words used to present and explain a problem.
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D. These are words used to show that something is important and

therefore, should be noted.

9. Read the sentences below and answer the question that follows.

“Many students have difficulty in answering their modules. To address

this, parents are asked to assist their children in accomplishing the
activities.”

What does the underlined transition signal express?

A. Cause-effect
B. Claim-counterclaim
C. Problem-solution
D. Emphasis

10. What expression should be used to complete the sentence below?

“Next, she decided that papermaking can help them. __________, she
realized the children can be self-reliant individuals.”

A. Due to
B. One answer is
C. To address this
D. Moreover

Bibliography
Textbooks
▪ Bermudez, V. et. al. (2007). English Expressways II. Quezon City: SD Publications,
Inc, 268-269.
▪ Anama, G. et al. (2013). Voyages in Communication: Learning Material Grade 8
English. Pasig City: Department of Education, 40-41