Transition Signals

Carabaos and cows are important

farm animals. [1] (Together with/Similar) (a)  

other animals, they both help farmers in

producing milk and other farm and dairy

products.

Meat, [2] (namely/for example), (a)  

is one of the most important products that both of them can provide.

3(Besides/Moreover), (a)   milk is also an essential item that carabaos and cows

produce.

4 (In fact/Indeed),__________ kesong puti is good for breakfast as spread or

stuffing for varieties of bread [5] (that is/such as)__________ pandesal and loaf bread

(a)  

Last year, we had to sell dozens of carabaos and cows for my parents to

financially support me with my studies. [6] (As a result/Accordingly), (a)   my family

recorded and generated small return of investment for that year.

[7] (Instead/

Although) (a)   we suffered a great loss, we still managed to survive with the help of

my uncle.

Uncle Romeo has lent us his resources. [8] (On the other hand/Together

with) (a)   this, he looked for possible investors who would finance our small farm

business.

[9] (Consequently/Meanwhile) (a)   , a known dairy company, invested large amount of money to our small-scale farm.

We accepted its offer. [10] (In

fact/Wherefore), (a)   we have already started the expansion of our farm. From 20

remaining cows and carabaos, we now have at least hundreds of them.

Our

humble farm can now provide a large amount of milk products to our partner

company. [11] (For instance/Henceforth),________ we can at least supply them 500

liters of milk per day

[12] (importantly/notwithstanding)__________ the El Niño

phenomenon that we are currently experiencing

(a)