This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Coherence – Quiz 5 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Coherence Quiz 5 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following is an example of effective paragraph organization?a) Mixing different ideas in the same paragraph.b) Including irrelevant information in the paragraph.c) Starting a new paragraph for each new idea.d) Using long and complex sentences in the paragraph. A) A. B) C. C) D. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) C. 2. Learning from mistakes is important. (A) Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. (B) They provide valuable lessons. (C) This helps people improve in the future. (D)Sentence:Mistakes should not always be seen as failures. A) C. B) D. C) B. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A. 3. If you're having company for dinner, try to get as much done in advance as possible ..... , set the table the day before. A) A. For instance. B) B. In contrast. C) C. Similarly. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. For instance. 4. Many people enjoy listening to music. (A) Music can help people relax. (B) It can also improve mood. (C) As a result, music is part of daily life for many people. (D)Sentence:Some people listen to music to reduce stress. A) C. B) B. C) A. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. 5. Studying when you're older should not be a problem. A) In fact, some say that the additional experience older people have is a plus. B) Despite this, there are many benefits to being a mature student. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In fact, some say that the additional experience older people have is a plus. 6. What is the purpose of using varied sentence structures in a paragraph? A) To make the writing more monotonous. B) To connect ideas and improve coherence. C) To confuse the reader. D) To increase the word count. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To connect ideas and improve coherence. 7. Many food establishments were forced to close ..... declining the sales is rapidly declining. A) Also. B) Since. C) Therefore. D) As a result of. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Since. 8. CLARIFY THIS SENTENCEPlaying Overwatch for three hours, my paper was not finished. A) Playing Overwatch for three hours, I did not finish my paper. B) I did not finish my paper since I played Overwatch for three hours. C) My paper was not finished, as I was playing Overwatch for three hours. D) NO CHANGE. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I did not finish my paper since I played Overwatch for three hours. 9. ..... will help the writer to make his / her text coherent. A) Repetition of key noun. B) Using same words. C) Repeating pronouns. D) Content. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Repetition of key noun. 10. We learn unity and coherence to make paragraphs logical and clear with certain topic. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 11. The medical frontliners were given complete sets of personal protective equipment ..... , those who acquired the disease were given additional financial incentives. A) In addition. B) Besides. C) Below. D) If. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In addition. 12. Regular exercise improves health. (A) It strengthens muscles and bones. (B) Exercise also improves mental health. (C) As a result, people feel better overall. (D)Sentence:Physical activity can reduce stress and anxiety. A) C. B) D. C) B. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) C. 13. Eating breakfast is important. (A) It gives the body energy for the day. (B) Students who eat breakfast can concentrate better. (C) Therefore, breakfast should not be skipped. (D)Sentence:Without it, people may feel tired. A) D. B) C. C) B. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) B. 14. Based on the cohesive device in parentheses, choose the correct word to complete each sentence. But some programs produce errors, ..... (transition word) others are used by criminals. A) While. B) That. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) While. 15. Which one is a case of parallelism? A) The company is looking for a candidate who is friendly, organized, meticulous, and is going to arrive to work on time. B) The company is looking for a candidate who is friendly, organized, meticulous, and punctual. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The company is looking for a candidate who is friendly, organized, meticulous, and punctual. 16. Fill in the blank:Can you ..... the person who left this note on my desk? A) A) encounter. B) B) identify. C) C) comment. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B) identify. 17. CLARIFY THIS SENTENCEI received and read the email you sent yesterday about the report you're writing for the project. I agree it needs a thorough, close edit by an expert. A) NO CHANGE. B) I received your email about the project report and agree it needs an expert edit. C) I received and read the email you sent yesterday about the report you're writing for the project and agree it needs an expert edit. D) Email. I received it. Get an expert reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I received your email about the project report and agree it needs an expert edit. 18. Tick the sentence which follows logically from the first sentence."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. 19. How can coherence be achieved in a paragraph? A) By using unrelated ideas. B) By maintaining a logical flow. C) By adding random facts. D) By using complex vocabulary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By maintaining a logical flow. 20. Select the sentence that uses both varied transitions and sentence structures to connect ideas: A) She went to the store. She bought apples. B) She went to the store; afterward, she bought apples. C) She went to the store, and she bought apples. D) She went to the store. Apples were bought. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She went to the store; afterward, she bought apples. 21. A recent article in Era magazine suggested ways to reduce inflation. The article suggested that the president reduce the federal budget ..... , it suggested that the government reduce federal, state, and local taxes. A) Therefore. B) However. C) Furthermore. D) In contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Furthermore. 22. What is the one way to create coherence in your writing? A) Use transitions. B) Use I throughout your essay. C) Use conjunctions. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Use transitions. 23. What is the effect of omitting sequencing phrases in a paragraph? A) It enhances the overall coherence. B) It disrupts clarity and logical flow. C) It improves the reader's engagement. D) It simplifies the writing style. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It disrupts clarity and logical flow. 24. Fill in the blank:The police are working to ..... the suspect in the case. A) A) identify. B) B) identification. C) C) identifier. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A) identify. 25. What is the key to Unity in a paragraph? A) Supporting idea. B) Concluding. C) Topic sentence. D) Details. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Topic sentence. 26. Which of the following does not show any interference pattern? A) Wedge Shaped film. B) A thick film. C) Soap bubble. D) Excessively thin film. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Excessively thin film. 27. Which sentence is more coherent? A) "I love cats. My favorite color is blue. I like pizza.". B) "I love cats because they are cute. My favorite one is a Persian cat.". C) "Cats are small animals. I think winter is the best season.". D) "Pizza is delicious. My friend has a cat.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "I love cats because they are cute. My favorite one is a Persian cat.". 28. Which sentence uses a conjunction to make ideas more cohesive? A) I finished my homework. I watched TV. B) I finished my homework, then watch TV. C) I finished my homework, and I watched TV. D) I finished homework TV. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I finished my homework, and I watched TV. 29. Which words or phrases can be served as transition signals? A) First, finally, however. B) In conclusion, on the other hand, and as a result. C) All of them are correct. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) All of them are correct. 30. Fernando can speak English and Spanish ..... French. A) Also. B) Therefore. C) However. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Also. 31. In which functional category do the following logical linking words belong:In order to, to, so as to A) Contrast. B) Purpose. C) Addition. D) Time. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Purpose. 32. Life is absurd most of the time. People get hurt and confused. We sometimes lost perspective. A) Not cohesive and not coherent. B) Cohesive but not coherent. C) Coherent. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Not cohesive and not coherent. 33. Which of the following is an example of a sequencing phrase? A) However. B) Firstly. C) In addition. D) Moreover. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Firstly. 34. Sara wanted to stay healthy. (A) She began exercising three times a week. (B) She also changed her eating habits. (C) After a few months, she felt stronger and more energetic. (D)Sentence:She decided to reduce junk food and eat more vegetables. A) D. B) B. C) A. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) C. 35. Which sentence best demonstrates coherence? A) The cat slept. The sun was bright. I like ice cream. B) The cat slept because it was tired. It had been playing all day. C) The cat slept. It was tired. The dog barked. D) The cat slept, and the dog barked, and the sun was bright. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The cat slept because it was tired. It had been playing all day. 36. Which focuses more on grammar? A) Cohesion. B) Coherence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cohesion. 37. Reading is an important skill for students. (A) It helps improve vocabulary and grammar. (B) It also develops critical thinking skills. (C) For this reason, teachers encourage students to read regularly. (D)Sentence:Through reading, students learn how ideas are organized in texts. A) D. B) A. C) B. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) B. 38. As a result is an example of A) Additive. B) Adversative. C) Sequential. D) Causal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Causal. 39. Which sentence has a problem with cohesion? A) The dog barked loudly because it was scared. B) Iza finished her project, and she submitted it on time. C) The teacher entered the room, they started the lesson. D) We practiced daily, so we improved. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The teacher entered the room, they started the lesson. 40. Learning a trade when you're older can improve job prospects ..... , it gives people a sense of achievement. A) In addition. B) In general. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In addition. 41. To get band 7 in Ielts writing test, What criteria cohesion and coherence you need to meet? A) Logically organises information and ideas. B) Uses a range of cohesive devices appropriately. C) Presents a clear central topic within each paragraph. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 42. Mental models are important because it affects how we interpret ..... A) New concepts and events. B) New ideas. C) Bad memories. D) Good judgement. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) New concepts and events. 43. ..... the invention of television, people probably spent more of their leisure time reading. A) A. Nevertheless. B) B. Because. C) C. Before. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C. Before. 44. Technology plays a great role in education in this time of pandemic. If used responsibly, it can enrich students' learning.From:English 6 Quarter 3 Module 1 A) Synonyms. B) Repetition. C) Parallel structures. D) Pronoun. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Pronoun. 45. Which of the following best describes a topic sentence? A) A sentence that provides a detailed explanation of a concept. B) A sentence that concludes a paragraph. C) A sentence that introduces the main idea of a paragraph. D) A sentence that transitions between paragraphs. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A sentence that introduces the main idea of a paragraph. 46. What is the purpose of paragraph organization in editing?a) To make the paragraph longer.b) To make the paragraph more interesting.c) To make the paragraph easier to understand.d) To make the paragraph more colorful. A) A. B) C. C) B. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) C. 47. CLARIFY THIS SENTENCEThe thing which is most imperative is that we sell the required candy bars. A) NO CHANGE. B) It is imperative we sell the required candy bars. C) The thing which is most imperative is selling the required candy bars. D) The imperative thing is that we sell the required candy bars. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is imperative we sell the required candy bars. 48. To create cohesive paragraphs, you should: A) Use superglue. B) Talk about as many topics in one paragraph as you can. C) Use lots of long sentences. D) Make sure every sentence discusses similar topics. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Make sure every sentence discusses similar topics. 49. How can peer review sessions improve the cohesiveness of writing? A) By providing opportunities for writers to add more content. B) By giving feedback on the logical flow and connections between ideas. C) By allowing writers to change the main idea. D) By focusing on spelling and grammar only. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By giving feedback on the logical flow and connections between ideas. 50. In which part of the essay do you paraphrase your opinion? A) Body paragraph 2. B) Body paragraph 1. C) Conclusion. D) Introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conclusion. 51. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate transitional device from the list.Maybe you should come along ..... I need help. A) In case. B) Although. C) However. D) In conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In case. 52. Read the sentences below and choose one transition that best completes the statement!Judging by the teenager's party, it seems her parents are irresponsible ..... wine and beer were served to minors. A) Moreover. B) For example. C) Therefore. D) In contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For example. 53. Could emotional status influence cooperation in the classroom? A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 54. What is the impact of poor coherence on a reader? A) It enhances understanding. B) It confuses the reader. C) It improves engagement. D) It simplifies the text. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It confuses the reader. 55. 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 mem-bers o the board ..... , the results will be announced at the end of the day. A) While. B) As a result. C) Finally. D) Therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Finally. 56. CLARIFY THIS SENTENCEHurricane Irma, due to its strength, was the reason many schools closed. A) NO CHANGE. B) Due to its strength, Hurricane Irma caused many schools closures. C) Hurricane Irma was the reason many schools close due to its strength. D) Due to its strength, Hurricane Irma was the reason many schools closed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Due to its strength, Hurricane Irma caused many schools closures. 57. Why do we need to learn the unity and coherence techniques? A) To increase words during the process of writing an essey. B) To make paragraphs logical and clear with certain topics. C) To show your vocabulary and language skills. D) To attract your readers attention. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To make paragraphs logical and clear with certain topics. 58. What makes a paragraph coherent? A) It includes multiple facts and ideas. B) It follows a rigid structure with repetition. C) It provides details without transitions. D) It presents ideas in logical, connected order. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It presents ideas in logical, connected order. 59. 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. 60. ..... 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. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesCoherence Quiz 1Coherence Quiz 2Coherence Quiz 3Coherence Quiz 4Coherence Quiz 6Coherence Quiz 7Coherence Quiz 8Cohesion And Coherence Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books