Transition Signals

Transition Signals

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Can you please describe the woman in the picture? How do you think she appears?

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Now describe the woman in this picture? How do you think she appears? How different is she from the woman in the first picture?

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PART A. Here is a short paragraph for you to read. Do you think anything is missing there?

If you want to become a better note-taker, you should keep in mind the following hints. First of all, you should attend classes on regular basis. You shouldn’t attend the class to chat; you should be there to take notes. You must have a notebook to take notes. You need a pen to write with. Some students feel comfortable when they write down everything that their teacher says about a subject. Others only write down things that the teacher repeats. The best thing you can do is to take notes in an outline format. This will save you time. It will help you study in systematic way. Attending classes and taking notes are important. Writing down the things the teacher writes on the board is important, too. To become a better note-taker, you should attend all the classes, keep a notebook to take notes in an organized way and write everything your teacher writes on the board.

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Now read this one:



If you want to become a better note-taker, you should keep in mind the following hints. First of all, you should attend classes on regular basis. In addition, you shouldn’t attend the class to chat; you should be there to take notes. Furthermore, you must have a notebook to take notes. You also need a pen to write with. Some students feel comfortable when they write down everything that their teacher says about a subject. On the other hand, others only write down things that the teacher repeats. The best thing you can do is to take notes in an outline format. This will save you time. Also, it will help you study in systematic way. Attending classes and taking notes are important. Writing down the things the teacher writes on the board is important, too. In conclusion, to become a better note-taker, you should attend all the classes, keep a notebook to take notes in an organized way and write everything your teacher writes on the board.

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What is the difference between these two paragraphs?

Answer:

The words in bold are called transitional words or phrases (transition signals). They help to link the sentences and make the story sound better. We also use transitional words and phrases to link together two ideas in a sentence, or to link paragraphs. The word ‘although’ in italics is an example.  

Multiple Choice

Decide what kind of point the writer was making in the previous sentence.

In addition, they do free home deliveries.

• for a point which CONTRASTS (disagrees)

• for a point which LISTS (addition&listing)

• for a point which INTRODUCES AN EXAMPLE

• for a point which CONCLUDES

Multiple Choice

Decide what kind of point the writer was making in the previous sentence.

In contrast, in some parts of Istanbul; you can see very dirty places.

• for a point which CONTRASTS (disagrees)

• for a point which LISTS (addition&listing)

• for a point which INTRODUCES AN EXAMPLE

• for a point which CONCLUDES

Multiple Choice

Decide what kind of point the writer was making in the previous sentence.

On the other hand, some programs on TV can be harmful for children.

• for a point which CONTRASTS (disagrees)

• for a point which LISTS (addition&listing)

• for a point which INTRODUCES AN EXAMPLE

• for a point which CONCLUDES

Multiple Choice

Decide what kind of point the writer was making in the previous sentence.

Moreover, its software will make our job much easier.

• for a point which CONTRASTS (disagrees)

• for a point which LISTS (addition&listing)

• for a point which INTRODUCES AN EXAMPLE

• for a point which CONCLUDES

Multiple Choice

Decide what kind of point the writer was making in the previous sentence.

She also shouts out to other students when it not necessary.

• for a point which CONTRASTS (disagrees)

• for a point which LISTS (addition&listing)

• for a point which INTRODUCES AN EXAMPLE

• for a point which CONCLUDES

Multiple Choice

Decide what kind of point the writer was making in the previous sentence.

However, I can’t attend because I have got a meeting at the same hour.

• for a point which CONTRASTS (disagrees)

• for a point which LISTS (addition&listing)

• for a point which INTRODUCES AN EXAMPLE

• for a point which CONCLUDES

Multiple Choice

Decide what kind of point the writer was making in the previous sentence.

Furthermore, it makes things much easier.

• for a point which CONTRASTS (disagrees)

• for a point which LISTS (addition&listing)

• for a point which INTRODUCES AN EXAMPLE

• for a point which CONCLUDES

Multiple Choice

Decide what kind of point the writer was making in the previous sentence.

For example, they grow near the equator in countries like Colombia, Venezuala, Brazil.

• for a point which CONTRASTS (disagrees)

• for a point which LISTS (addition&listing)

• for a point which INTRODUCES AN EXAMPLE

• for a point which CONCLUDES

Multiple Choice

Decide what kind of point the writer was making in the previous sentence.

In conclusion, mango trees are plentiful and beautiful throughout the tropics.

• for a point which CONTRASTS (disagrees)

• for a point which LISTS (addition&listing)

• for a point which INTRODUCES AN EXAMPLE

• for a point which CONCLUDES