This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Coherence – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Coherence Quiz 2 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following is NOT a cohesive device? A) Pronouns. B) Conjunctions. C) Synonyms. D) Similes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Similes. 2. What should be the focus when revising and editing a paragraph?a) Spelling and grammar errors.b) Paragraph organization and coherence.c) Word choice and sentence structure.d) All of the above. A) C. B) D. C) A. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) D. 3. After paying an exact amount to the counter, you have to proceed to the manager's office for an interview. Then, the results will be examined by members of the board ..... , the results will be announced at the end of the day. A) While. B) As a result. C) Finally. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Finally. 4. Fill in the blank:The teacher asked the students to ..... their work to the class. A) A) identify. B) B) react. C) C) demonstrate. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C) demonstrate. 5. Which sentence structure best connects the following ideas: "The team practiced every day. They won the championship." A) The team practiced. The championship. B) The team practiced every day. They won the championship. C) The team practiced every day. The championship was won. D) The team practiced every day, so they won the championship. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The team practiced every day, so they won the championship. 6. After is an example of A) Additive. B) Sequential. C) Causal. D) Adversative. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sequential. 7. Which of the following sentences contributes to coherence in a paragraph? A) A sentence that introduces a new, unrelated topic. B) A sentence that repeats the same idea. C) A sentence that logically follows the previous one. D) A sentence that contradicts the main idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A sentence that logically follows the previous one. 8. A water pipe broke this morning, ..... several businesses had no water for hours. A) However. B) As a result. C) But. D) Too. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As a result. 9. Choose the correct coordinating conjunction. "Would you like to hike ..... swim?" A) Yet. B) And. C) Or. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Or. 10. The farther away from earth a person is, the less the gravitational force of earth ..... a man weighs less when he is 50, 000 miles from earth than when he is only 5, 000 miles away. A) Furthermore. B) Therefore. C) In contrast. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Therefore. 11. Can we overuse Transition Signals? A) Yes, it can help to achieve coherence. B) No, it may be distract rather than helpful. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No, it may be distract rather than helpful. 12. In this sentence, "The first animal to human transmission was observed or we can say that the origin of Novel Coronavirus was in Wuhan, China" what is the best transition word to insert at the beginning of the sentence? A) Initially. B) Then. C) Therefore. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Therefore. 13. My friends decided to go home to the province before the imposition of the community quarantine, ..... I have stayed here in Manila for work. A) Besides. B) Whereas. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Whereas. 14. Cohesive sentence A) Unity. B) Remove Repetition of words. C) Pesuasive. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Remove Repetition of words. 15. The citizens strictly follow the community quarantine measures and other health protocols, ..... the number of cases in the locality decreases. A) Besides. B) Finally. C) Furthermore. D) Thus. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Thus. 16. Determine the correct word/s for each sentence .At the end of the day, we are what we eat and / but everyone is responsible for their own health as well as their family. A) And. B) But. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 17. What's the subordinating conjunction:Dinadiawan is way more beautiful than Bolinao, Pangasinan. A) More. B) Than. C) Beautiful. D) Is. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Than. 18. Read the sentences below and choose one transition that best completes the statement!Japanese cars, such as Honda and Toyota, are famous for their fuel economy ..... , European cars such as Jaguar, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz are known for their luxury. A) Also. B) For instance. C) In contrast. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In contrast. 19. Choose the letter that correctly identifies the nature of the transition in each of the following sentences!Science-fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke correctly predicted that satellites would be used for communication. Moreover, in 1947 he correctly predicted that 1959 would be the year the first rocket to the moon was launched. A) Addition. B) Time. C) Contrast. D) Cause and effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Addition. 20. Different ideas should be put in different paragraphs A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 21. Which of these words is NOT a linking word? A) Therefore. B) Elephant. C) However. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Elephant. 22. Rex plays the badminton well, ..... the basketball is his favorite sport. A) But. B) Yet. C) So. D) For. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. 23. A tsunami is a tidal wave produced by an earthquake on the ocean floor. The waves are very long and low in open water, but when they get close to land, they encounter friction because the water is shallow ..... , the waves increase in height and can cause considerable damage when they finally reach land. A) On the one hand. B) On the other hand. C) As a result. D) For instance. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) As a result. 24. What is coherence in writing? A) The logical connection and consistency of ideas in a text. B) The use of transitional words and phrases. C) The grammatical correctness of sentences. D) The variety of vocabulary used. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The logical connection and consistency of ideas in a text. 25. I saw the shops were closed ..... I was walking across the street. A) If. B) Before. C) While. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) While. 26. Next is an example of A) Additive. B) Adversative. C) Sequential. D) Causal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sequential. 27. Unity means each supporting sentence in a paragraph should support ..... A) Transitional devices. B) Other supporting details. C) A new idea. D) The main idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The main idea. 28. I love this type of exams A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) CORRECT. 29. Which part of a paragraph provides examples, explanations, and stats A) Topic Sentence. B) Thesis Statement. C) Hook. D) Supporting Details. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Supporting Details. 30. However is an example of A) Causal. B) Additive. C) Adversative. D) Sequential. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Adversative. 31. Read the sentences below and choose one transition that best completes the statement!If you have to drive alone for a long distance, it's a good idea to keep the radio tuned to a talk station, to keep you alert ..... , you should stop and rest often. A) However. B) Moreover. C) Therefore. D) For example. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Moreover. 32. Everyone knows that having his cellphone in class is unacceptable, ..... people still do it. A) Therefore. B) However. C) Moreover. D) In fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 33. As well as is an example of A) Sequential. B) Causal. C) Additive. D) Adversative. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Additive. 34. What is the primary purpose of using transitional phrases in writing? A) To confuse the reader. B) To enhance clarity and coherence. C) To increase word count. D) To add complexity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To enhance clarity and coherence. 35. The expense prevents some adults from returning to education ..... is family commitments. A) Another. B) This reason. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Another. 36. The main principle used in Interference is ..... A) Superposition Principle. B) Quantum Mechanics. C) Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle. D) Fermi Principle. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Superposition Principle. 37. Jack wanted to save money. (A) He stopped buying coffee every morning. (B) He also avoided unnecessary shopping. (C) After a year, he had saved a large amount. (D)Sentence:Small expenses can add up over time. A) B. B) D. C) A. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A. 38. Larry will probably be a late bloomer socially, just like his older brothers. A) Time. B) Contrast. C) Comparison. D) Cause and effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Comparison. 39. Traveling by train is convenient. (A) Trains are usually on time. (B) Passengers can relax during the journey. (C) Therefore, many people choose this type of transport. (D)Sentence:They do not have to worry about traffic jams. A) A. B) D. C) B. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) B. 40. Vietnam has won its battle against COVID-19 pandemic as it implemented strict measures for its community quarantine ..... , Thailand is winning its battle after using Vietnam's strategic plans. A) Besides. B) Furthermore. C) Therefore. D) Similarly. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Similarly. 41. Based on the cohesive device in parentheses, choose the correct word to complete each sentence. But AI is not inherently evil; ..... (repetition) only does what it's programmed to do. A) AI. B) A computer. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) AI. 42. Which of the following is a transition word that can be used to connect ideas between sentences? A) Quickly. B) Table. C) However. D) Apple. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) However. 43. What does "Unity" mean in a paragraph? A) Transition words. B) Connection words. C) Oneness. D) Important idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Oneness. 44. ..... the evidence being presented by experts, some people still do not agree with the decision. A) However. B) Whereas. C) While. D) Despite. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Despite. 45. Finally, how do sequencing phrases contribute to the clarity of a text? A) Sequencing phrases enhance clarity by providing a logical flow of ideas. B) Sequencing phrases are irrelevant to the text's structure. C) Sequencing phrases only serve to lengthen the text without purpose. D) Sequencing phrases confuse the reader by mixing ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sequencing phrases enhance clarity by providing a logical flow of ideas. 46. You should press the red button, ..... you pressed the blue one. A) But. B) And. C) Then. D) Unless. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. 47. The militants attacked the police force during the relief operations ..... , the Congress condemned this irresponsible action. A) Indeed. B) Thereupon. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Thereupon. 48. Identify the subordinating conjunction. "Did he pay the bill before he left?" A) Before. B) Did. C) Left. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Before. 49. Dusty pages, long dark hallways, ..... , best of all, A) And first. B) And below. C) And therefore. D) In brief. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) And therefore. 50. The "sticking" together of ideas is best seen as ..... A) Cohesion. B) Coherence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cohesion. 51. Yesterday, I called her A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) CORRECT. 52. Why is it important to use paragraphs? A) They give structure to your writing. They function as sign posts since they tell where your ideas are going. B) Because they provide length to your essay. C) Because they have examples. D) Because they provide the thesis statement and background information. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They give structure to your writing. They function as sign posts since they tell where your ideas are going. 53. How does consistency contribute to coherence in writing? A) By maintaining a consistent tone, style, and point of view. B) By using the same vocabulary throughout the text. C) By repeating key ideas. D) By using short sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By maintaining a consistent tone, style, and point of view. 54. ..... the bad weather, the employees of the Department of Social Welfare and Development were still able to distribute relief good to the homeless. A) Specifically. B) Notwithstanding. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Notwithstanding. 55. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate transitional device from the list.Mrs. Dela Cruz gives the lessons first, and the test ..... A) Afterwards. B) In conclusion. C) In case. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Afterwards. 56. Two sources of light are said to be coherent when both give out light waves of the same: A) Amplitude and phase. B) Intensity and wavelength. C) Speed. D) Wavelength and a constant phase difference. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Wavelength and a constant phase difference. 57. What is an example of a sequence word? A) First. B) Although. C) Because. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) First. 58. The coherence principle states that people learn better when A) The multimedia lesson is presented in user-paced segments. B) Graphics and narration are used. C) Extraneous words, pictures, and sounds are excluded. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Extraneous words, pictures, and sounds are excluded. 59. ..... other children which all their fixation A) The term means. B) As opposed of. C) Even. D) Below. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As opposed of. 60. Which of these wordy constructions should be deleted? A) The reason is that I couldn't go. B) The person who I am talking about left. C) It was that moment which changed my life forever. D) All of the above. 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