4. The meal we ordered was cheaper than expected, _____________ we ordered dessert.

Independent Activity 1 Choose the best grammatical or signal expression to use in the following sentences.

1. Polls show that Rodrigo Duterte is the most popular president of the Philippines during this century. , there are even members of his own political party who are uneasy with his approach to economic issues.

2. There are some slight variations in temperature during summer , ________ 39°C to 40°C should be expected.

3. The two main Channel Islands, , Jersey and Guernsey, are much closer to France than to England.

4. It was announced that nurses’ working hours would be increased by twenty five percent. _____, fewer trainee nurses are expected to join the profession.

5. Sales of CDs have experienced a small but steady fall over the past five years. __________, vinyl records have seen a substantial increase in their share of the music sales market, up to 3 percent.

6. Because of the current financial situation and because of the company’s bad debts, it will be necessary to freeze salaries at their current level for all staff members. ____________________, no one will get a pay raise for at least two years.

7. It is clear, therefore, that the economic situation in Brazil will improve slowly. _______________, the economic problems that Japan is experiencing is slightly more optimistic.

8. In order to try to reduce car use in cities, the government has announced restrictions on parking spaces, _______________, a new tax on individual car use will be implemented.

9. Essays must be handed in by the due date; _______________ , they will not be accepted.

10. _______________ it has been shown that damage to the wood can occur at high temperatures, the usefulness of the material should not be overlooked.

Independent Activity 2 Choose the correct grammatical signal or expression to use in the following sentences.

1._______________the invention of television, people probably spent more of their leisure time reading.

2. If you’re having company for dinner, try to get as much done in advance as possible. _______________, set the table the day before.

3. _______________ I’m very allergic to flowers, my boyfriend bought a bouquet of roses.

4. My grandfather loves to say, “You’re as nervous _______________a long-tailed cat in a roomful of rocking chairs.”

5. ______________ Manny’s car stereo was on full blast, I could see his lips moving, but I had no idea what he was saying.

Assessment:

Identify the grammatical signals used in the following sentences. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

1. As a result, you should be an obedient person.

2. Furthermore, he is grateful that he recovered from the COVID-19 virus.

3. Given these points, it's clearly time to consider some changes.

4. Jonas promised to drink water, take his medicines, and follow his doctor’s advice.

5. Moreover, he will do all the help he can to prevent the spread of the virus.

6. On the contrary, he still went out with friends and family.

7. Similarly, he goes to the market everyday.

8. Since he already contracted the virus, it is likely for him to have it again.

9. Jonas wants to be better, but his ways of getting better are not enough.

10. Therefore, he will be hospitalized with the same illness.