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Conjunction As A Cohesive DeviceSet 6

1They are used for diminishing or upholding an accompanying idea.

2Why is it important to use connectors in a text?

3Which two cohesive devices are used to add more or clarify a point?

4Which of the following cohesive devices IS NOT used for adding detail

5Sentence:The book was interesting, I read it in one day.Revise the sentence for clarity and coherence.

6"Issue, as a result, problem, and so" is used in .....

7Which type of cohesive device is used in this sentence? We enjoyed the dolphin show; after that, we had lunch.

8Read the passage and identify the cohesive device used to connect the ideas in the second and third sentences: 'The weather was cold. Nevertheless, they decided to go for a hike.'

9Complete the statement by choosing the appropriate cohesive device.The weather was hot ..... the kids still went out to play.

10Identify the cohesive device type used "Next, mix the flour and eggs to make the batter."

11"By this time tomorrow, I'll have finished the training."

12..... they painted the ceiling, then they did thewalls.

13Name a cohesive device that indicates addition.

14Which sentence correctly balances coordination and subordination for the most effective style?

15Which discourse marker would be appropriate to show cause and effect?

16Fill in the blanks using the cohesive devices:Mahesh is not likely to get army selection. He is always sick ..... he is only five feet tall.

17True or False:The sentence 'I was running late, so I skipped breakfast' can be correctly rewritten as 'Because I was running late, I skipped breakfast.'

18We don't trust politicians because they are corrupt. (so)

19The following sentences are choppy. What is the best way to combine them? Ms. Macdonald has a headache. She is tired. She is resting in bed.

20Which text structure uses the following language cues?on the other hand, on the contrary, the opposite, compared to, in contrast, although, unless, however, better than, more, best, most or using opposite ideas like traditional vs. modern

21Which of the following cohesive devices is used to signal conclusion?

22Which words could indicate a conclusion?

23Which of the following cohesive devices is used to signal consequences?

24Which of the following discourse markers would you use to give an example?

25"The lecture was hard to follow. Therefore, I didn't attend the next one." Which cohesive device problem is present?

26Choose the utterance that contains pragmatic markers.

27.....,therefore; he has failed all of his subjects.

28Helen has failed all her tests, which, ....., means she fails the course.

29Cohesive devices are words or phrases that show the relationship between paragraphs or sections of an essay. They are sometimes calleda. linking wordsb. connectorsc. transitionsd. all of the above

30What is not a cohesive device for qualifying?

31Previously people believed that the earth was flat. Now we know it is spherical.What type of relationship is shown in the given sentence?

32Identify a cohesive device used to show contrast.

33Which type of cohesive device is used in this sentence? She loves music; similarly, her brother plays the guitar every day.

34Select the discourse marker for addition: "This course requires a lot of reading ....., you'll need to write weekly essays."

35He pretended not to know her, but ....., they were in league together

36Medical studies have proven that sun damage can lead to melanoma; ....., you should always wear sunscreen to protect your skin from those damaging ultra-violet rays. Fill in the blank with the BEST transition word(s).

37Mr. John: This party is very nice. Thanks I've to go now. ..... Mr Edward: See you

38Meanwhile the US has yet to build a high-speed rail system, but Japan, China, South Korea, and many European nations have invested in this efficient form of public transportation.

39My dog has short legs but .....

40What cohesive device/ transition should we use for emphasis?

41Abby practiced hard every day

42Both; but; different; signal words for which text structure?

43We need to change this door lock ....., have you seen my keys anywhere?

44Which of the following cohesive devices is used to signal an example?

45One of these is NOT a feature of an explanatory text.

46Which of the below discourse markers are used for emphasis?

47Which of the below discourse marker show sequence of events?

48What clue words indicate a chronological structure?

49Which of the following cohesive devices IS NOT used for sequencing.

50Read the passage and identify the cohesive device used to connect the ideas in the third and fourth sentences:'She was tired. As a result, she decided to take a nap.'

51What text structure is the signal word like used in?

52Which type of cohesive device is used to connect equal sentence elements together?

53What is the best strategy to ensure coherence in writing?

54Which of the following set of key words apply to a text written in compare and contrast?

55What is one type of Sequencing Cohesive Device?

56Which group of cohesive devices is used to show the logical order of ideas or time sequence?

57"Therefore, because, leads to, since, if-then, so" are keywords for which text structure?

58Complete the sentence by showing a contradicting relationship between the two ideas: Life today is exciting, especially in the city; however .....

59Relationship between reason and outcome

60What is the discourse marker in the sentence:'Subsequently, the participants were asked to complete a questionnaire.'?

61Which is the best strategy to ensure a high score in Part 4?