This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Coherence – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Coherence Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. In terms of coherence, what is the role of a topic sentence? A) To introduce unrelated ideas. B) To provide a summary of the paragraph. C) To establish the main idea and guide the flow of the paragraph. D) To confuse the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To establish the main idea and guide the flow of the paragraph. 2. What is the principle called? A) Temporal contiguity principle. B) Coherence principle. C) Segmenting principle. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Coherence principle. 3. As a consequence is an example of A) Additive. B) Sequential. C) Adversative. D) Causal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Causal. 4. The problem with contemporary art is that it is not easily understood by most people. Contemporary art is deliberately abstract, and that means it leaves the viewer wondering what she is looking at.http://home.ku.edu.tr/~doregan/Writing/Cohesion.html A) Parallel structure. B) Synonyms. C) Pronouns. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Repetition. 5. What role do sequencing phrases play in essay writing? A) They confuse the reader. B) They enhance clarity and coherence. C) They are irrelevant. D) They only serve to lengthen the essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They enhance clarity and coherence. 6. To check the status of your order, I'm going to need your account number ..... your full name. A) But. B) Yet. C) Therefore. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) And. 7. Which of these is a signal word for cause and effect? A) For example. B) As a result. C) In contrast. D) Additionally. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As a result. 8. What is the primary purpose of coherence in an essay? A) To entertain the reader. B) To ensure the text is logically organized and easy to understand. C) To use as many different words as possible. D) To make the text longer. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To ensure the text is logically organized and easy to understand. 9. Chronology, comparison-contrast, and cause-effect are examples of ..... principles that lend coherence to a paragraph. A) Timing. B) Ordering. C) Logical. D) Continue. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ordering. 10. ..... I'm very allergic to flowers, my boyfriend bought a bouquet of roses. A) Until. B) Because. C) Even though. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Even though. 11. The same article said that the causes of inflation were easy to find ..... , the cure for inflation was not so easy to prescribe. A) However. B) For example. C) Therefore. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) However. 12. Which of the following is an example of effective editing for paragraph organization?a) Rearranging sentences to create a logical flow.b) Adding unnecessary details to the paragraph.c) Using long and complicated words.d) Ignoring spelling and grammar errors. A) C. B) B. C) D. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A. 13. Sentence sticks together A) Makes your ideas. B) Flow in a logical word. C) Main idea. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Makes your ideas. 14. What's wrong with this sentence?The dining hall, because of the late hour, was closed. A) Nothing is wrong. B) The subject and verb are separated. C) There is no subject. D) It's in active voice. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The subject and verb are separated. 15. Tick the sentence which follows logically from the first sentence."Subjects such as philosophy and sociology are popular choices at degree level ..... " A) Nevertheless, these subjects do not lead directly to a job. B) In addition, it is difficult to find work with a degree in either of these. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nevertheless, these subjects do not lead directly to a job. 16. Which of the following strategies can improve coherence in an essay? A) Writing without an outline. B) Using a variety of fonts. C) Organizing ideas logically. D) Avoiding topic sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Organizing ideas logically. 17. What is one strategy for revising an introduction to capture readers' attention? A) Give a great deal of background information. B) Ask readers an interesting question related to the topic. C) Explain to readers how you will discuss the topic. D) Tell readers what your conclusion will be. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ask readers an interesting question related to the topic. 18. Fill in the blank:The ..... of applying for a visa can be quite lengthy. A) A) processing. B) B) processed. C) C) process. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C) process. 19. ..... are particularly used. These are different words that represent the same idea. A) Repeated. B) Noun. C) Antonym. D) Synonym. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Synonym. 20. "It's okay if Alona did not qualify for the social amelioration grant ..... , she is already rich, " said Allan. A) As a result. B) However. C) Besides. D) In addition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Besides. 21. How can sequencing phrases enhance persuasive writing? A) Sequencing phrases have no impact on the reader's understanding. B) Sequencing phrases are only useful in poetry. C) Sequencing phrases enhance persuasive writing by improving clarity and logical flow, making arguments more compelling. D) Sequencing phrases distract from the main argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sequencing phrases enhance persuasive writing by improving clarity and logical flow, making arguments more compelling. 22. The medical front liners were given complete sets of personal protective equipment ..... , those who acquired the disease were given additional financial incentives. A) If. B) Below. C) Besides. D) In addition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In addition. 23. To conclude is an example of A) Sequential. B) Causal. C) Additive. D) Adversative. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Additive. 24. What is the Unity? A) A paragraph discusses one and only one main idea from beginning to end. B) A paragraph discusses more than one main ideas. C) Examples are related to the topic and cotrolling idea. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A paragraph discusses one and only one main idea from beginning to end. 25. Way to create coherence in writing? A) Use Transition. B) Persuasive. C) Main Idea. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Use Transition. 26. First, later, and following are transitions related to A) Unity. B) Development. C) Coherence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Coherence. 27. What focusses on the overall sense or understandibility of a text? A) Cohesion. B) Coherence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Coherence. 28. I didn't like the ending, but ..... it was a very good book. A) Also. B) However. C) As a result. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 29. A water main downtown broke this morning, so several businesses had no water for hours. A) Addition. B) Time. C) Comparison. D) Cause and effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cause and effect. 30. Fill in the blank:How did you ..... when you heard the surprising news? A) A) identify. B) B) encounter. C) C) react. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C) react. 31. Which sentence should come first to make the paragraph coherent? A) We gathered our materials and began the experiment. B) Finally, we recorded the results in our notebooks. C) Science class was exciting today. D) Then, our teacher explained the procedure. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Science class was exciting today. 32. Improve sentence order: "The results amazed the students. The experiment was three days. The goal was to test reaction." A) Move the last sentence to the beginning. B) Start with the experiment's purpose and steps. C) Add more adjectives to describe the results. D) The sentence order is already effective. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Start with the experiment's purpose and steps. 33. Choose the letter that correctly identifies the nature of the transition in each of the following sentences!The lazy checkout clerk forced the six-pack of cola into the bottom of the bag, tearing it. Then she shrugged her shoulders and said, "I guess you'll have to carry the bag from the bottom." A) Time. B) Illustration/Example. C) Contrast. D) Comparison. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Time. 34. Fill in the blank:Her ..... surprise was evident when she heard the news. A) A) obvious. B) B) obviously. C) C) obviousness. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A) obvious. 35. Fill in the blank:Before starting the experiment, the scientist carefully planned the ..... A) A) process. B) B) obvious. C) C) react. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A) process. 36. What goes into the body paragraphs? A) Information about the topic. B) Evidence/examples that prove my thesis. C) Evidence/examples I find funny. D) Information about random material. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Evidence/examples that prove my thesis. 37. Going back to studying after a long gap can be problematic. A) As a result, people can greatly improve their job prospects. B) Mature students often have family commitments as well as academic difficulties. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mature students often have family commitments as well as academic difficulties. 38. David missed the bus to school. (A) He woke up late that morning. (B) As a result, he arrived late for class. (C) His teacher asked for an explanation. (D)Sentence:He did not hear his alarm clock. A) C. B) B. C) A. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. 39. The weather was cold, ..... bright and sunny. A) For. B) So. C) Or. D) Yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Yet. 40. How do sequencing phrases help in organizing thoughts? A) Sequencing phrases are only useful in scientific writing, not in everyday communication. B) Sequencing phrases clarify the order of ideas, improving organization and understanding. C) Sequencing phrases confuse the reader, making ideas harder to follow. D) Sequencing phrases eliminate the need for any structure in writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sequencing phrases clarify the order of ideas, improving organization and understanding. 41. Rita started studying early ..... , she called her two brothers in Greece. A) Moreover. B) But. C) And. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Moreover. 42. I saw her some time ago A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) CORRECT. 43. What is the purpose of using sequencing phrases in writing? A) To eliminate the need for transitions between paragraphs. B) The purpose of using sequencing phrases in writing is to organize ideas logically and guide readers through the flow of information. C) To provide a summary of the entire text. D) To confuse readers with random ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The purpose of using sequencing phrases in writing is to organize ideas logically and guide readers through the flow of information. 44. What is the most appropriate transition word to use to connect thesetwo ideas, "You will face many defeats in life, ..... never let yourself be defeated" . A) However. B) So. C) But. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) But. 45. First we picked up drinks and chips from Burger Bounce restaurant; ..... , we bought sandwiches from Subway. A) But. B) Then. C) Too. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Then. 46. What is a cohesive device? A) Are words or phrases that show the relationship between paragraphs or sections of a text or speech. B) Are words or phrases that show the contrast between paragraphs or sections of a text or speech. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Are words or phrases that show the relationship between paragraphs or sections of a text or speech. 47. I am excited to visit Japan in winter. However, I fear that I might not be able to survive the cold weather. A) Repetition. B) Transitional expressions. C) Synonyms. D) Pronouns. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Transitional expressions. 48. Which of these is the most important: A) Accurate grammar. B) Range of vocabulary. C) Coherence and cohesion. D) Task achievement. E) All of them. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) All of them. 49. Read the sentences below and choose one transition that best completes the statement!State flowers, ..... Florida's orange blossom and Hawaii's hibiscus, are usually quite common and popular in the state they are chosen to represent. A) However. B) Such as. C) Moreover. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Such as. 50. I will not be going home tonight, ..... I haven't finished yet the report for tomorrow's board meeting. A) Besides. B) Furthermore. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Besides. 51. I will not forgive you ..... of your apology A) And. B) Further. C) But. D) In spite of. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In spite of. 52. To follow the coherence principle you should do all of the following except A) Avoid extraneous graphics. B) Avoid narration. C) Avoid extraneous words. D) Avoid extraneous audio. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Avoid narration. 53. Is this sentence coherent?Brownouts happen frequently. A) YES. B) NO. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) YES. 54. Which of the following sentences uses parallelism to achieve cohesion? A) She likes reading, to swim, and jogging. B) She likes reading, swimming, and jogging. C) She likes to read, swimming, and jogging. D) She likes reading, to swim, and to jog. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She likes reading, swimming, and jogging. 55. Read the sentences below and choose one transition that best completes the statement!At the amusement park, Robin begged until her father took her on the Ferris Wheel ..... , once the wheel began to move, she started to cry. A) However. B) Moreover. C) Therefore. D) Though. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) However. 56. Simon was never riveted with those ideas, and ..... when his parents A) Between. B) Even. C) Therefore. D) In short. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Even. 57. Choose the best transition to fill in the blank: "He studied hard for the exam; ..... , he earned the highest grade in the class." A) Consequently. B) Meanwhile. C) Nevertheless. D) Instead. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Consequently. 58. The coherence principle recommends that you use as many graphics and images as possible. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 59. Fill in the blank:He was able to ..... the key points of the lecture with clarity. A) A) demonstration. B) B) demonstrate. C) C) demonstrating. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B) demonstrate. 60. Billy got 4.0 on his essay. ..... , Susie got a 3.0. A) And. B) Too. C) On the contrary. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) On the contrary. Next →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesCoherence Quiz 2Coherence Quiz 3Coherence Quiz 4Coherence Quiz 5Coherence Quiz 6Coherence Quiz 7Coherence Quiz 8Cohesion And Coherence Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books