This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Coherence – Quiz 11 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Coherence Quiz 11 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following best improves coherence in a paragraph? A) Using complex vocabulary. B) Ensuring each sentence logically follows the previous one. C) Adding more adjectives. D) Increasing sentence length. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ensuring each sentence logically follows the previous one. 2. ..... only two months passed A) In the same way. B) Finally. C) As soon as. D) Classified as. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) As soon as. 3. Transitional words are pronouns used to refer something that is mentioned elsewhere in the text. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 4. When answering task 2, you should paraphrase the question and restate your opinions in the conclusion A) No. B) Yes. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No. 5. Based on the cohesive device in parentheses, choose the correct word to complete each sentence. And though people should love them for their helpfulness, they ..... (antonym) them because they can take away human jobs. A) Wonder about. B) Hate. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hate. 6. Pandas are my favorite animal because they like to eat all day ..... , pandas love to play and roll around. A) But. B) -. C) Also. D) For example. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Also. 7. Era also suggested that rising wages were one of the primary causes of inflation ..... , the government should take action to control wages. A) However. B) Therefore. C) For example. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Therefore. 8. Is coherence more qualitative or quantitative? A) Qualitative. B) Quantitative. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Qualitative. 9. Which of the following is not relevant to the text's coherence? A) Use of transition signals. B) Organization. C) Repeat key nouns. D) Arrange the ideas logically. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Organization. 10. Why is it important to revise and edit a paragraph?a) To make it longer.b) To improve clarity and coherence.c) To add more complex vocabulary.d) To change the main idea of the paragraph. A) C. B) B. C) D. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. 11. An ellipsis can help to improve the cohesion of a text. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 12. You need to pay attention to punctuation, grammar, spelling because these things are important in the first draft. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 13. Choose the letter that correctly identifies the nature of the transition in each of the following sentences!Some people in New Jersey built their houses very close to the shoreline. Consequently, they have had to spend a lot of money trying to protect their property from the sea. A) Addition. B) Contrast. C) Illustration/Example. D) Cause and effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cause and effect. 14. Choose the paragraph that uses pronouns most coherently: A) I like paragraphs. Writing them can be fun and easy if you know whatprinciples to follow. Paragraphs are essential. B) I like paragraphs. Writing paragraphs can be fun and easy if youknow what principles to follow. They are essential. C) I like paragraphs. Writing paragraphs can be fun and easy if youknow what principles to follow. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I like paragraphs. Writing paragraphs can be fun and easy if youknow what principles to follow. They are essential. 15. Alright, Ms. Brooks, you successfully picked a username and password, then uploaded your profile photo ..... , your account is now verified. Congratulations! A) Meanwhile. B) Then. C) As a result. D) First of all. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) As a result. 16. Another significant point is that sequencing phrases help in what aspect of writing? A) Focusing on grammar rules. B) Adding complexity to sentences. C) Clarity and coherence in writing. D) Increasing word count. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Clarity and coherence in writing. 17. Why are coherence and cohesion important in speaking? A) They make speech clear and easy to understand. B) They make speech difficult to follow. C) They make sentences longer. D) They help change topics suddenly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They make speech clear and easy to understand. 18. True or False. Coherence is not a comparable word that can be compared to a theatre term used on stage. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 19. An outline helps you understand how to write. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 20. What is one way to achieve coherence in writing? A) Using unrelated examples. B) Jumping between topics. C) Using transitional words and phrases. D) Writing in passive voice. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Using transitional words and phrases. 21. Even though most Americans are primarily concerned about AIDS as it exists in the U.S., it should be remembered that it is now nearly a worldwide disease. A) Contrast. B) Time. C) Comparison. D) Addition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Contrast. 22. Good time management is important for success. (A) Students should plan their schedules carefully. (B) This helps them complete tasks on time. (C) It also reduces stress. (D)Sentence:Without a plan, students may feel overwhelmed. A) D. B) C. C) A. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) B. 23. Which of the following helps in maintaining coherence in a narrative? A) Sudden changes in setting. B) Consistent point of view. C) Flashbacks without context. D) Unrelated anecdotes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Consistent point of view. 24. Which sentence has good coherence and cohesion? A) "I love watching movies. For example, action movies are exciting.". B) "Movies are fun. I also like cake. The sun is shining.". C) "My friend is kind. My dog is brown. My shoes are new.". D) "School is important. Summer is my favorite season.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "I love watching movies. For example, action movies are exciting.". 25. Many students prefer studying in groups. (A) They can share ideas with classmates. (B) They can also help each other understand difficult topics. (C) For these reasons, group study is very popular. (D)Sentence:Working together makes learning easier. A) C. B) A. C) B. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) C. 26. Which linking word shows contrast? A) And. B) Because. C) But. D) First. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) But. 27. Which of following does not help with cohesion? A) Substitution. B) Contractions. C) Linking words. D) Synonyms. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Contractions. 28. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a coherent essay? A) Logical organization. B) Clear transitions. C) Random order of ideas. D) Consistent point of view. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Random order of ideas. 29. ..... , none of his friends ever shared Simon's interest A) Consequently. B) Even. C) Suggest. D) Sample. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Consequently. 30. Which of the following things can you do to create a cohesive sentence? A) Scaffold repetitious words. B) Add repetitious words. C) Repeat repetitious words. D) Remove repetitious words. 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