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Conjunction As A Cohesive DeviceSet 5

1Choose the correct cohesive device: ..... reason to use public transportation is that it is reliable.

2Signpost which ask the question "How might this change things?"

3A: I really hate to buy in that storeB: I think the same. ....., I never buy in that store because the workers are very slow

4Key words are: because, if, when, so, as a result

5Which shows the best way to combine Sentences 1 and 2?

6Identify the cohesive device used in the following sentence:'However, the results were inconclusive.'

7Which of the following is an additive cohesive device?

8Identify the cohesive device in the sentence:'In conclusion, the evidence supports the theory.'

9Which revision best combines the two sentences for better flow and emphasis? 'The team played well. They still lost the game.'

10Which is a better method to make the content easy to understand?

11Combine the following sentences for clarity: "He likes to swim. He likes to play basketball."

12I'm not keen on thrillers, but it must have been good because at the end the whole audience stood up and clapped ....., I'm not so sure what the story was about, but you really should go and see it.

13Carol Moseley Braun was the first African American woman elected to serve as a US Senator, representing the state of Illinois. Immediately, after a lengthy period of anonymity, she ran for mayor of Chicago, but received only nine percent of the vote.

14Tony washes his shoes. ....., he puts them out to dry.

15The expression "for that very reason" is used to show:

16What's the rebuttal in the following statement: Some argue that Coke has better products; however, Pepsi sells more.

17Identify the cohesive device in the sentence:'She tried to wake up early, but she still missed the bus.'

18Look, Gill, the rain has stopped.- ..... -Let's play tennis.- .....

19Choose the correct option:A. Do you know anything about police work? B. Yes. ....., my sister is a police officer.

20Discuss the importance of using discourse markers in academic writing.

21Fill in the blank with the most appropriate cohesive device for this sentence.Air pollution is a serious problem in many cities ....., it can cause respiratory problems.

22Which type of cohesive device is used in this sentence? The garden is full of roses, and also tulips bloom brightly.

23I do not like that song, however the previous one on the album is very good.What type of relationship is shown in the given sentence?

24Which revision best combines the two sentences for better style and emphasis? 'The company ignored the warnings. It went bankrupt a year later.'

25Complete the sentence: Even though she practiced daily, she didn't win the competition.

26Which discourse marker shows contrast? "Some students find English easy. (a), others struggle with it."

27Which of the following sentences shows the correct use of cohesive device?

28What is the discourse marker in the sentence:'In addition to the previous findings, the new research study also supports the hypothesis.'?

29..... everything we talked today, poverty is such a big problem in Latin American countries

30Which of the following text structure uses the following language cues: for effect-so, so that, as a result, consequently, explanation for, thus, and accordingly; for cause-due to, as a result of, because of, and a cause of

31..... children should play outside more.

32Identify the cohesive device used in the following sentence: 'Furthermore, the research also highlighted the need for further investigation.'

33Which of the following cohesive devices DO NOT introduce an explanation?

34The cohesion that occurs by linking clauses through conjunctions (sequential connectives) is:

35She loves to read, similarly, her sister enjoys writing.

36The author criticizes modern education in the USA; ....., she questions the role of standardized testing in Europe.

37Choose the best sentence or continuation of the sentence:The elderly man expressed no regrets about the years he spent in the army.

38Which sentence BEST improves cohesion?

39Some areas on earth receive steady rain, but deserts are arid.What kind of clue was used in the last sentence?

40During the rise of fame, she betrayed many of her friends, and because of it, very few people trust her.

41According to the descriptor D15, what should students be able to establish in a text?

42I will go to the shop, then to the park and finally I will relax at home.What type of relationship is shown in the given sentence?

43Is the sentence correct?: It started raining, so I don't think we can go swimming.

44Which discourse marker is used to introduce examples or suggest that there are many possibilities?

45"For instance" indicates that an example is about to come.My older brother is the funniest person I know. For instance,

46Lunar farmers believe, 25 for example, that from the new Moon to quarter Moon phases, when the Moon is waxing, a soil's moisture content increases, whereas drier periods occur during the waning phase.

47Which marker is often used to signal hesitation or a change in the speaker's formulation?

48A: I applied to many companies. B: ..... did I, but I only heard back from one company.

49I have no words to describe my feelings! I have to accept this somehow .....

50Which shows good cohesion?

51The use of transition words like however, for example, and therefore primarily improves .....

52Which type of cohesive device is used in this sentence? We looked at the lions, then walked to see the elephants.

53Using "First, then, next, finally" in writing steps shows:

54Which is the best combination of these two sentences?Stacy loves pumpkin pie.She makes it every year for Thanksgiving.

55Based on your experience during this unit, which among these four can determine the success of your experiment/event?

56The athlete wasn't 100 percent fit.

57When sentences, ideas, and details fit together clearly, readers can follow along easily, and the writing is coherent. The ideas tie together smoothly and clearly. To establish the links that readers need, you can use the methods Synonyms, Pronouns, and .....

58Which sentence best shows a cause leading to an effect?

59Which text structure uses words like "because," "therefore," "as a result," "it led to," and "due to?"

60Identify the cohesive device in the sentence:'He forgot to set his alarm; therefore, he overslept and missed the meeting ..... '

61Identify the discourse marker in the following sentence:'In conclusion, the main findings of the experiment support the initial hypothesis.'