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Conjunction As A Cohesive DeviceSet 8

1Choose the appropriate cohesive device.The project received positive comments ..... it was not approved by the administrators.

2Which word or phrase is an author most likely to use when writing a compare and contrast passage?

3Which textual clue cues readers to make connections between passages in the text?Jones's ideas are often seen as radical. Alberta Slavik, for example, casts Jones aside as a "hyper-liberal" journalist: "William Jones has gone too far, simply parading his politics at the cost of facts" (76.)

4A change in movement in a piece from one point, idea, concept, etc. to another; usually signaled by words such as but, then, however.

5What poor writing style is caused by using too many and's, so's, or and then's?

6What type of text structure is the selection using words like: since, hence, so, therefore, consequently, as a result of, because of, etc.

7The sentence 'The test was difficult, for I passed with a high score' is illogical. Choose the option that best revises it for logical sense.

8"The weather report forecasted a chance of heavy rains in the following days. ....., classes were suspended early."What is the appropriate cohesive device for the sentence above?

9Choose the best ending for the sentence ..... "Jack hadn't heard about the news, even though ..... ".

10Which two cohesive devices are used to show contrast or present the opposite view?

11Choose the best answer to complete the sentence ..... "I worked until very late last night. Even though ....., I stopped at my favourite restaurant before I went home".

12In which situation would the following comment be MOST appropriate?I see your point, but I don't agree with your thoughts on the issue.

13It does not matter what order the cause, effect and signal word are in.

14Select the discourse marker that indicates a conclusion is being drawn.

15Which of these is a causal cohesive device?

16Which discourse marker is used to introduce an additional point or emphasize something important?

17What are NOT possible keywords to signal we are looking at a sequence?

18The officers of the organization donated snacks to the front liners. Also, the members provided sanitizers and masks too. The cohesive devise used functions as?

19Though ....., Awan managed to give an excellent presentation.

20Romeo told Juliet that her spaghetti sauce was terrible; as a result, Romeo now cooks for himself.What type of relationship is shown in the given sentence?

21CHOOSE THE CORRECT DISCOURSE MARKER:We must respond to our callers as if they were always right ....., we must treat them with utmost courtesy.

22Which sentence best exemplifies a rebuttal?

23Read each short text carefully. Choose the best answer.Text:The scientist argued that the theory was flawed; however, the data supported it.What relationship is expressed?

24A:The winter sales were so cheap last year, weren't they?B: ....., the prices were not as cheap as I had been expecting.

25What cohesive device/ transition should we use to summarise something?

26Which text structure uses words like 'because,' 'as a result,' 'due to'?

27Determine the type of semantic relationship between the parts of the sentence: "All day the sun was shining, but there was no warmth."

28The Sahara Desert is extremely hot, travelers must remain hydrated or they may die. Traveling through the Sahara Desert can be dangerous.(Pick the phrase that should be added to the beginning of the second sentence to make the relationship between the two sentences clear.)

29Choose the best word to complete the sentence:The city council approved the new park; ....., construction will start next month.

30"Overall" is a linker of .....

31Without the snow covering the pack,there will not be enough miisture and water to nourish the plants and animals below. Rising temperatures, an effect of global warming, ..... threaten the ecosystem of this mountain area.

32Which sentence uses a cohesive device incorrectly?

33O2 Arena takes place in an alternate version of Nigeria where breathable air is a rare commodity ..... people must purchase it with currency called O2 credits. Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

34Thus, therefore, in brief ..... are speech markers of:

35What is the BEST way to combine sentences 1 and 2?(1) We were late to school this morning.(2) Our bus broke down.

36For what sort of question would I use connectives and phrases such as 'similar to Text A ..... ', 'likewise', 'however', 'Text B is different to Text A because ..... '

37Fill in the blanks using the cohesive devices:People expected the stock market to crash due to COVID ..... it went up.

38Which series of words/phrases do you think are most probably found in an analytical exposition?

39What type of cohesive device is used in the text below?There are many festivals in Korea. To illustrate, they have a celebration for the Lunar New Year, Daeborum (Greater Full Moon), and Chuseok (Thanksgiving).

40Playing videogames can be fun, on the other hand .....

41What are discourse markers?

42Which option best fits here? " ....., this is a waste of time."

43These key words, differs from, in contrast, alike, same as, on the other hand, either, both come from which text structure?

44Read the following sentences:Mrs. Sandoval has gained weight. She works out.Which of the following sentences is the MOST EFFECTIVE way to COMBINE these two sentences?

45Provide examples of discourse markers that indicate agreement or disagreement.

46Read the short text below: "Many students enjoy learning English. However, they sometimes struggle with vocabulary. Therefore, regular practice is essential." The words however and therefore are best described as .....

47Which type of cohesive device is used in this sentence? First, we visited the zoo.

48What do the cohesive devices "thus", "as a result", and "therefore" express?

49What type of cohesive device is used in:'First, wash your hands. Then, prepare the ingredients.'?

50What are some common discourse markers used in formal writing?

51Read the student's draft. Riding my bike is fun. It is good exercise. It helps me spend time outside. Which revision uses linking words correctly to connect ideas?

52"Yes, using goal line technology in soccer would help reduce inaccuracies, however, " uses .....

53On top of that, I also love to play game. Which part of sequence is "on top of that" ?

54Wang Peng felt uncomfortable living in the school dormitory.

55Which type of cohesive device is used in this sentence? We stayed inside because it was raining heavily.

56I enjoy sports

57The rain fell hard. The team kept playing. The coach called timeout. Which revision uses clear variety?

58This is a method of relating how two or more elements or text are SIMILAR.

59The spaces are usually stocked with standard office equipment, such as photocopiers, printers, and fax machines. In these locations, however, the spaces often include small meeting areas and larger rooms for hosting presentations

60To connect one piece of speech to another or to help a listener organizes and gives meaning to what is being said. This is called:

61Cherry: The service is not goodDude: ..... It served me well yesterday