This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Coherence – Quiz 4 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Coherence Quiz 4 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which part of a paragraph provides the main idea? A) The topic sentence. B) The hook. C) The supporting details. D) The concluding sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The topic sentence. 2. The coherence principle recommends that you avoid unnecessary text A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 3. Repetition is done to emphasize an idea by repeating it within sentences or paragraphs. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 4. Telephone interviewing allows for a large number of responses in a short time and at relatively low cost. Moreover, the method permits interviewers to reach respondents at specific times of the day; this is an important consideration in the study of radio and TV listening habits. A) Comparison. B) Time. C) Addition. D) Contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Addition. 5. The coherence principle suggest that you use simple visuals over complex visuals. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 6. Which of these concerns the flow of sentences and from one to another and involves the tying together of old information and new? A) Transition. B) Cohesion. C) Coherence. D) Emphasis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Coherence. 7. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate transitional device from the list. Technology has made communication easier, ..... , it can connect people from all over the globe. A) In case. B) Although. C) Afterward. D) Furthermore. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Furthermore. 8. ..... , Simon's parents decided A) Composed of. B) As a result. C) Just as. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As a result. 9. The children typically spend their weekdays accomplishing Performance Tasks, studying lessons, and helping with the household chores. A) Parallel structures. B) Synonyms. C) Pronouns. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel structures. 10. I recommend reviewing your lecture notes before the test ..... helps you remember the points our teacher highlighted. A) That. B) These. C) This. D) Those. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) This. 11. You should organize your essay into 3-4 paragraphs for both tasks. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 12. 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. 13. Since, next, however, therefore, similarly are all examples of A) Antecedents. B) Pronouns. C) Transitional words. D) Synonyms. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Transitional words. 14. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate transitional device from the list.He still came late ..... he left home early. A) However. B) Although. C) Furthermore. D) In case. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Although. 15. Using social media has advantages. (A) People can stay connected with friends. (B) They can share information quickly. (C) However, too much use can be harmful. (D)Sentence:It allows communication across long distances. A) A. B) C. C) D. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) B. 16. In contrast is an example of A) Sequential. B) Causal. C) Additive. D) Adversative. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Adversative. 17. Repetition of key terms or essential ideas is vital in achieving cohesionbut what should you avoid to repeat? A) Same ideas, different terms. B) Same ideas, same terms. C) Same ideas presented in synonymous words. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Same ideas, same terms. 18. People could not reach the crossroad ..... it was raining. A) Since. B) So. C) Too. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Since. 19. "Cohesion is a qualitative property." True or false? A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 20. Choose the letter that correctly identifies the nature of the transition in each of the following sentences!Running can make people more aware of their physical surroundings, such as the scent of honeysuckle or the changing moods of the trees. A) Addition. B) Contrast. C) Illustration/Example. D) Cause and effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Illustration/Example. 21. Which of these transitions shows clarification? A) As a result. B) However. C) In other words. D) First. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In other words. 22. Which one does it can be served as transition signals? A) First, finally, however. B) In conclusion, on the other hand, and as a result. C) Subordinators, coordinators, adjectives, prepositions. D) All of them are correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of them are correct. 23. Fill in the blank:The teacher asked for a detailed ..... on the student's project. A) A) commenting. B) B) comment. C) C) comments. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B) comment. 24. Your username should be your last name, plus your birthday ..... , smith1212. A) For instance. B) Then. C) And. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) For instance. 25. Determine the correct word/s for each sentence.1. The food we take affects our mood and health. Additionally, / Therefore, we must choose what we eat wisely to have a quality relationship with others and life. A) Additionally. B) Therefore. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Therefore. 26. Cohesion lets your writing and speech be ..... and not ..... A) Vague / detailed. B) Logical / linked. C) Focused / vague. D) Focused / logical. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Focused / vague. 27. The interference pattern of soap bubble changes continuously. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 28. The grammatical aspects of writing and is focused on degree to which sentence are connected. A) Cohesion. B) Coherence. C) Stick Something. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cohesion. 29. City transportation system is one of indicators used in urban competitiveness. This system involves different possible transportation means. Subway trains, ..... , are considered as main transportation means used in evaluating city performance. A) However. B) For instance. C) In addition. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For instance. 30. Transition signals are very useful ..... , they can help to join ideas. A) Specifically. B) Hence. C) Besides. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Specifically. 31. What is the primary purpose of coherence in writing? A) To use complex vocabulary. B) To write lengthy paragraphs. C) To ensure that ideas are logically organized and easy to understand. D) To include as much detail as possible. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To ensure that ideas are logically organized and easy to understand. 32. Which order is most coherent? A) We packed essentials. We reached the campsite.We set up the tent. B) We reached the campsite.We set up the tent.We packed essentials. C) We reached the campsite.We packed essentials.We set up the tent. D) We set up the tent.We essentials.We reached the campsite. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) We packed essentials. We reached the campsite.We set up the tent. 33. Is this sentence coherent?Let us pray silently. A) YES. B) NO. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) YES. 34. Regular exercise ..... good nutrition will ensure a long and healthy life A) Thus. B) For example. C) Like. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Like. 35. Which of the following strategies can enhance coherence in writing? A) Using synonyms frequently. B) Using complex sentence structures. C) Writing in passive voice. D) Organizing ideas in a logical sequence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Organizing ideas in a logical sequence. 36. Pablo sells antique furniture ..... selling rare books. A) In addition to. B) In contrast to. C) As well as. D) Because of this. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In addition to. 37. Colleges recognise that not everyone can physically attend a course of study. A) For instance, online courses are now very popular. B) For this reason, many now offer study-at-home courses. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For this reason, many now offer study-at-home courses. 38. Cohesion refers to ..... A) How your paragraphs connected. B) How you answer the task. C) How your ideas, paragraphs, and sentenced connected. D) How you organize your essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) How your ideas, paragraphs, and sentenced connected. 39. Fill in the blank:When you ..... a new problem, it's important to stay calm and think clearly. A) A) demonstrate. B) B) encounter. C) C) comment. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B) encounter. 40. Find irrelevant sentence!(I) I think speaking languages is important nowadays. (II) There are more than two thousand languages in the world. (III) When you speak more languages, it is better, especially for your career. (IV) If you know a foreign language, it puts you in touch with other life styles and cultures. (V) So, it could change your life in some positive ways. A) IV. B) V. C) III. D) II. E) I. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) II. 41. Read the sentences below and choose one transition that best completes the statement! ..... there are advantages to getting my own apartment, living at home is much cheaper. A) Then. B) Like. C) Although. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Although. 42. ..... , it didn't go so well, A) Most essential. B) However. C) Specifically. D) All in all. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 43. If you are to repeat the key terms "doctors, nurses, medical technologists, andthe like" what word should you use best? A) Medical People. B) Medical Practitioners. C) People that can cure. D) People that work in hospitals. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Medical People. 44. These are words that are not part of standard dictionary. A) Stick something. B) Slang. C) Unity. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Slang. 45. What is the most correct pronoun word to use in the quotation?"Nobody could answer ..... questions." A) This. B) These. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) These. 46. Transition words A) Words with the same meaning. B) Signal words between sentences. C) Words that take the place of nouns. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Signal words between sentences. 47. 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) Illustration/example. B) Contrast. C) Comparison. D) Time. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Time. 48. Which is considered to be more abstract? A) Cohesion. B) Coherence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Coherence. 49. "The dog barks ..... loud ..... thunder." A) Either or. B) Neither nor. C) As as. D) Both and. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) As as. 50. Why is coherence important in academic writing? A) It makes the writing more entertaining. B) It ensures that the argument is clear and logical. C) It allows for more complex sentence structures. D) It reduces the need for evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It ensures that the argument is clear and logical. 51. It is a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses together in a sentence. A) Correlative. B) Conjunction. C) Coordinating. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conjunction. 52. Which sentence should be removed from the following paragraph to improve its cohesion? A) The fourth sentence. B) The third sentence. C) The first sentence. D) The second sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The third sentence. 53. I like English, however I study it A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) INCORRECT. 54. Coherence refers to ..... A) The flow of your writing. B) The appropriate organization of your ideas. C) The appropriate flow and organization of your ideas, and appropriate sequence. D) How your paragraphs can be easily understood by the readers. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The appropriate flow and organization of your ideas, and appropriate sequence. 55. Find irrelevant sentence!(I) Picasso was a very talented painter. (II) He was born in Malaga in 1881 as the son of a painter. (III) The name of his opera is still unknown. (IV) When he was thirteen years old, his teachers said that he was very good at drawing. (V) At the age of thirty, he was a great artist but not a modern painter yet. A) I. B) IV. C) II. D) III. E) V. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) III. 56. What is the effect of using too many complex words in a sentence? A) It enhances clarity. B) It improves coherence. C) It may confuse the reader. D) It simplifies the message. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It may confuse the reader. 57. In 'He was tired, therefore he decided to rest', the highlighted term establishes a relationship of: A) Opposition. B) Cause. C) Comparison. D) Consequence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Consequence. 58. How can you maintain unity in a paragraph? A) Stick to one idea and connect all details to it. B) Add a new story to make it interesting. C) Use as many opinions as possible. D) Switch ideas to keep the reader guessing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Stick to one idea and connect all details to it. 59. Fill in the blank:It's important to ..... your thoughts clearly when giving feedback. A) A) comment. B) B) conduct. C) C) encounter. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A) comment. 60. Is this sentence coherent?Alita's arm completely broken. A) YES. B) NO. C) All the above. D) None of the above. 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