This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Cohesion And Coherence – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Cohesion And Coherence Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Conventions refer to which aspect? A) Personal stylistic quirks. B) Shared norms for structure within a genre or platform. C) Random arrangement of ideas. D) Exclusive use of synonyms. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Shared norms for structure within a genre or platform. 2. True or False:A coherent passage can still sound choppy if it lacks cohesion. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 3. Which of the following BEST describes coherence? A) The use of pronouns and connectors. B) The overall sense and logical flow of ideas. C) The correctness of grammar. D) The number of sentences in a paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The overall sense and logical flow of ideas. 4. A. The sun began to shine brightly. b. The rain stopped falling. c. The children went outside to play. d. Everyone was happy and enjoyed the nice weather. A) ACBD. B) BACD. C) CDAB. D) DCBA. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) BACD. 5. In the sentence, 'Sarah bought a new book. She will read it tonight, ' what type of cohesive device is the word 'She'? A) Ellipsis. B) Substitution. C) Reference. D) Conjunction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reference. 6. What do you want to write in your conclusion? A) Summarize what the paper will be about as a whole, without giving everything away. B) You want to bring in new ideas and opinions on the subject. C) You want this paragraph to continue the first idea you have for the subject you are writing. D) This paragraph should summarize everything in the paper while also asserting your thoughts and tying all the ideas together with a pretty bow. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) This paragraph should summarize everything in the paper while also asserting your thoughts and tying all the ideas together with a pretty bow. 7. Deictic referencing relies on what? A) Exact synonyms for key terms. B) Shared situational or cultural context. C) Strict textual repetition. D) Alphabetical ordering of ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Shared situational or cultural context. 8. What does it mean to look forward and back in your paper? A) It means to be aware of your sentence structure. B) It means to make sure to write a cohesive outline. C) It means to make sure to look back at your previous paragraph and your future paragraph idea to tie them all together properly. D) It means to make sure to look back at your previous paragraph and your future paragraph idea to tie them all together properly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It means to make sure to look back at your previous paragraph and your future paragraph idea to tie them all together properly. 9. ..... he was tired, he continued playing basketball. A) While. B) Nevertheless. C) Although. D) Before. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Although. 10. In physics, the weight of an object is the gravitational force3 with which the Earth attracts it; ..... , if a person weighs 150 pounds, this means that Earth pulls them down with a force of 150 pounds. (moreover, therefore, for example) A) Moreover,. B) Therefore. C) For example,. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Therefore. 11. Hyponymy describes what relationship? A) Specific to general terms. B) Opposite meaning terms. C) General to specific terms. D) Equivalent meaning terms. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) General to specific terms. 12. When do we call a sentence "cohesive" ? A) When the passive is not used. B) Last few words of the sentence match the first few words of the next one. C) When passive is used in two sentences. D) Last few words of the sentence match the last few words of the next one. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Last few words of the sentence match the first few words of the next one. 13. Why do synonyms help with cohesion? A) They help keep the sentences from being choppy. B) Synonyms do not help. C) They help because they use the same words without repetition to explain ideas, making each new idea still similar. D) Synonyms show a large vocabulary. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They help because they use the same words without repetition to explain ideas, making each new idea still similar. 14. Which word helps create cohesion in a paragraph? A) Suddenly. B) Beautiful. C) However. D) Yesterday. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) However. 15. What is the best way to ensure consistency in point of view in a letter? A) Using the second-person point of view throughout. B) Using the first-person point of view throughout. C) Switching between different points of view as needed. D) Staying consistent with the chosen point of view. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Staying consistent with the chosen point of view. 16. What role do transitional words play in achieving coherence? A) Transitional words confuse the reader and disrupt coherence. B) Transitional words are only necessary in spoken language. C) Transitional words create connections between ideas, enhancing coherence in writing. D) Transitional words have no impact on the flow of writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Transitional words create connections between ideas, enhancing coherence in writing. 17. What is "throat-clearing" in writing? A) Starting a sentence with a direct statement. B) Using complex words at the beginning of a sentence. C) Starting a sentence from the reader's perspective. D) Starting a sentence with phrases that distract from the main topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Starting a sentence with phrases that distract from the main topic. 18. A student has 10 articles to read for a test. They decide to read the article marked 'Required Reading' first, followed by the articles whose titles match their professor's lecture topics. Which information organization technique is the student applying? A) Parallelism. B) Cohesion. C) Prioritizing. D) Ellipsis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Prioritizing. 19. What does the term "nominalization" refer to? A) Turning a noun into a verb. B) Turning a verb or adjective into a noun. C) Changing the tense of a verb. D) Turning an adjective into a verb. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Turning a verb or adjective into a noun. 20. The study investigated how teachers integrate technology in language classrooms. Which sentence best maintains cohesion with the previous one? A) This integration was found to improve students' engagement significantly. B) Technology is important in today's world. C) Teachers are usually creative people. D) Students enjoyed learning English. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) This integration was found to improve students' engagement significantly. 21. Which device is commonly used to achieve cohesion? A) Figurative language. B) Tone. C) Pronoun reference. D) Topic sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pronoun reference. 22. Which referencing type points forward to something appearing later? A) Anaphoric referencing. B) Deictic referencing. C) Cataphoric referencing. D) Cohesive referencing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cataphoric referencing. 23. According to the Common European Framework of Reference, what are the three basic components of communicative competence? A) Linguistic competence, sociolinguistic competence, pragmatic competence. B) Listening comprehension, speaking, reading comprehension. C) Mediation, writing, functional competence. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Linguistic competence, sociolinguistic competence, pragmatic competence. 24. What does cohesion in a text mainly refer to? A) The clarity of the main idea. B) The logical organization of ideas. C) The grammatical and lexical links between sentences. D) The creativity of word choice. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The grammatical and lexical links between sentences. 25. Which sentence creates end focus for emphasis? A) Announcing the winner, today we will. B) We will announce the winner today. C) We announce, today, the winner. D) Today, we announce the winner. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) We will announce the winner today. 26. The factory was forced to close ..... the sales rapidly declining. A) As a result of. B) Therefore. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) As a result of. 27. What is the goal in teaching English according to the text? A) To inspire students with significant and engaging learning. B) To provide tools and strategies for effective communication. C) To create a positive and inclusive classroom environment. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 28. Why are cohesion and coherence important in a text? A) Because they make an author sound like an expert on the subject. B) Because they make the writing more understandable. C) Writing is more enjoyable to create when cohesion and coherence are used. D) Writing requires descriptive language to make it understandable. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because they make the writing more understandable. 29. From a structural perspective, a Text is primarily viewed as a linguistic: A) Action. B) Process. C) Context. D) Product. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Product. 30. What is the main difference between coherence and coercion in writing? A) Coherence is about logical flow; cohesion is about linking words. B) Coherence is about grammar; cohesion is about vocabulary. C) Cohesion means writing clearly; coherence means using transitions. D) Cohesion is about ideas; coherence is about sentence length. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Coherence is about logical flow; cohesion is about linking words. 31. The car was recalled ..... a design fault. A) Because of. B) Resulting in. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because of. 32. What is the primary goal of Prioritizing information when studying a new concept? A) To create a highly cohesive final paper on the concept. B) To find a single, specific fact about the concept. C) To identify and focus on the most essential, high-value, and testable concepts first. D) To ensure every word of the text is understood before moving on. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To identify and focus on the most essential, high-value, and testable concepts first. 33. Which choice best demonstrates lexical cohesion through synonymy? A) Introduce "oak" under the category "tree". B) Repeat the same noun three times. C) Use "assist" after "help" in a paragraph. D) Point back to the earlier subject with "it". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Use "assist" after "help" in a paragraph. 34. Which sentence pair shows GOOD cohesion? A) I love reading books. The weather is hot today. B) The cat is cute. Mathematics is difficult. C) He passed the exam. Blue is my favorite color. D) She forgot her umbrella. However, it started to rain. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) She forgot her umbrella. However, it started to rain. 35. What is synonymy best described as? A) Words used to point to entities. B) Words opposite in meaning. C) Words equivalent or similar in meaning. D) Words belonging to a broader category. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Words equivalent or similar in meaning. 36. Online learning has become increasingly popular in higher education. Which sentence best continues the paragraph? A) The internet has many disadvantages if used too much. B) Many students now prefer flexible learning environments that allow them to study anytime and anywhere. C) Students also need to take care of their mental health. D) My lecturer also uses online learning in her class. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Many students now prefer flexible learning environments that allow them to study anytime and anywhere. 37. Which situation shows a LACK of coherence? A) Sentences support one main idea. B) Paragraph jumps from one topic to another without clear connection. C) Ideas are arranged from general to specific. D) Events are presented in logical order. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Paragraph jumps from one topic to another without clear connection. 38. How does cohesion contribute to the overall meaning of a text? A) Cohesion has no effect on the reader's comprehension. B) Cohesion makes a text longer and more complex. C) Cohesion is only important in poetry and not in prose. D) Cohesion enhances clarity and understanding by linking ideas and maintaining flow in a text. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cohesion enhances clarity and understanding by linking ideas and maintaining flow in a text. 39. A. Ben saw a stray kitten near his house.b. He gave it some food and water.c. He made a small bed for the kitten.d. Soon, the kitten became his new pet. A) ABCD. B) CDBA. C) BDCA. D) DCBA. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ABCD. 40. Writing an academic article requires accuracy and clarity. Choose the best continuation: A) Therefore, students should pay attention to grammar and organization. B) On the contrary, writing is difficult for most students. C) However, students need to eat healthy food. D) Meanwhile, teachers often give many tasks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Therefore, students should pay attention to grammar and organization. 41. Most participants reported that they lacked confidence in speaking English. Which sentence best continues the idea logically? A) As a result, they tended to avoid participating in class discussions. B) On the other hand, speaking is an important skill. C) Many students like English movies. D) They also wrote essays during the semester. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) As a result, they tended to avoid participating in class discussions. 42. Which referencing type points back to something already mentioned? A) Deictic referencing. B) Anaphoric referencing. C) Cataphoric referencing. D) Hyponymic referencing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Anaphoric referencing. 43. Which is an example of coherence? A) Sentences which flow together and make sense when side by side. B) Words which cause a reader to have to use a dictionary to understand them. C) An author paying attention to how the organization of an essay might make it more understandable to the reader. D) An author using word choices that describe a image or scene. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An author paying attention to how the organization of an essay might make it more understandable to the reader. 44. A student decides to read only the first and last sentence of every paragraph. Which information selection technique is the student using? A) Prioritizing. B) Cohesion analysis. C) Scanning. D) Skimming. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Skimming. 45. Collocation describes which pattern? A) Words arranged chronologically. B) Words that typically appear near each other. C) Words that oppose in meaning. D) Words that rarely co-occur. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Words that typically appear near each other. 46. What is the primary purpose of revising a letter for coherence and cohesion? A) To make the letter longer and more detailed. B) To ensure the letter is grammatically correct. C) To improve the clarity and flow of ideas. D) To add more personal anecdotes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To improve the clarity and flow of ideas. 47. The participants were asked to submit their essays online. Best continuation: A) They were given two weeks to complete the task. B) Some universities use Turnitin. C) The essays were very interesting to read. D) Technology is changing the way we write. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They were given two weeks to complete the task. 48. What does substitution achieve in a text? A) Avoids repetition by using alternatives. B) Creates emphasis by splitting clauses. C) Arranges ideas by cause and effect. D) Signals omitted words understood by context. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Avoids repetition by using alternatives. 49. You can have ice cream ..... a slice of cake, but not both. A) And. B) Or. C) So. D) Yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Or. 50. In the sentence, "The team had worked tirelessly; consequently, they won the championship, " what is the word "consequently" classified as in terms of text structure? A) Cohesive device. B) Cohesion. C) Reference. D) Substitution. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cohesive device. 51. ..... to the recession, most retailers have recorded a sharp fall in profits. A) Consequently. B) Owing to. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Owing to. 52. How can editing for consistency in grammar improve a letter? A) By making the letter sound more sophisticated. B) By ensuring the letter is easy to understand. C) By making the letter more persuasive. D) By making the letter longer. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By ensuring the letter is easy to understand. 53. Which sentence uses clefting to highlight the subject? A) The scientist discovered the cure. B) Discovering the cure took years. C) It was the scientist who discovered the cure. D) The cure was discovered yesterday. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It was the scientist who discovered the cure. 54. Why is it important to understand both cohesion and coherence in writing? A) Cohesion refers to the emotional impact of a piece of writing. B) It is important to understand both cohesion and coherence in writing to ensure clarity and logical flow of ideas. C) Cohesion and coherence are only relevant in academic writing. D) Understanding these concepts is unnecessary for creative writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is important to understand both cohesion and coherence in writing to ensure clarity and logical flow of ideas. 55. A. Anna studied all night for the exam.b. She felt confident during the test.c. She answered all the questions carefully.d. Anna got a high score on her exam. A) ABCD. B) CDAB. C) BCDA. D) ADCB. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ABCD. 56. Some students preferred online classes, while others chose face-to-face learning. Best continuation: A) Both modes, however, offered valuable learning experiences. B) Students are from different backgrounds. C) The internet connection is sometimes unstable. D) Teachers should plan lessons carefully. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Both modes, however, offered valuable learning experiences. 57. What is cataphora and how is it used? A) A. It is a type of pronoun. B) B. It occurs when a word or phrase refers to something mentioned later in the discourse. C) C. It is used to build suspense and provide a description. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. It occurs when a word or phrase refers to something mentioned later in the discourse. 58. I wanted to go to the park, ..... it started to rain. A) So. B) But. C) Although. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) But. 59. Despite / whereas the evidence being presented by experts, some people still do not agree with the decision A) Despite. B) Whereas. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Despite. 60. Provide an example of coherence in a text. A) Regular exercise is only for athletes. B) Regular exercise improves physical health, boosts mood, and enhances overall well-being. C) Exercise is a waste of time for mental well-being. D) Physical health has no impact on mood. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Regular exercise improves physical health, boosts mood, and enhances overall well-being. Next →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesCohesion And Coherence Quiz 2Cohesion And Coherence Quiz 3Coherence QuizCohesive Devices QuizDiscourse Coherence QuizDiscourse Markers QuizEllipsis And Substitution QuizFour Main Cohesive Ties Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books