Transition Signals

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate transition signals in each of the sentences below. Choose the letter of your choice.

_____ most people are primarily concerned about COVID-19, they hope for a vaccine.

• A. Because

• B. Still

• C. As a result

• D. Even though

_____ the home quarantine period, military and police forces are visible to monitor strict compliance of the policies.

• A. Because

• B. During

• C. Consequently

• D. As a result

There are many things one can do at home to be productive. _____, one can listen to music while doing household chores, do gardening, read books, watch TV shows, and the like.

• A. Because

• B. In fact

• C. In addition

• D. For example

_____, the Department of Education in partnership with different stakeholders conducted a series of Webinars for the teachers in preparation for the online classes

• A. At this point

• B. In this regard

• C. As can be seen

• D. With this in mind

The month of June marks the enrolment for the school year. It was speculated that only a few would enroll due to fear of the virus. ____________, it turned out to be the other way around.

• A. Frequently

• B. Furthermore

• C. In addition

• D. On the contrary

A lot of people ignored the reminder of the government to stay at home to avoid exposure to the disease. _____, number of cases increased.

• A. In fact

• B. Such as

• C. As a result

• D. In addition

The plan of a city-wide lockdown gained many reactions from the people, _____ positive and negative opinions were expressed.

• A. despite

• B. however

• C. that is

• D. in addition

Walking can make people become more aware of their surroundings, _____ the cleanliness of the environment, and the friendliness of the neighborhood.

• A. consequently

• B. despite

• C. unfortunately

• D. such as

Some city folks choose to live on a farmland. _____, they have to adjust to its slow pace, quietness, and the absence of cable and internet connectivity.

• A. Because

• B. Consequently

• C. Despite

• D. Such as

As education faces the ‘new normal’, learners are very eager to start the school year. _____, they are also excited to learn.

• A. Although

• B. Despite

• C. Furthermore

• D. Yet