This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Cohesion And Coherence – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Cohesion And Coherence Quiz 2 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Which choice best demonstrates lexical cohesion through synonymy? A) Point back to the earlier subject with "it". B) Repeat the same noun three times. C) Introduce "oak" under the category "tree". D) Use "assist" after "help" in a paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Use "assist" after "help" in a paragraph. 4. 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) She forgot her umbrella. However, it started to rain. D) He passed the exam. Blue is my favorite color. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She forgot her umbrella. However, it started to rain. 5. What is synonymy best described as? A) Words belonging to a broader category. B) Words opposite in meaning. C) Words used to point to entities. D) Words equivalent or similar in meaning. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Words equivalent or similar in meaning. 6. 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. 7. Which situation shows a LACK of coherence? A) Paragraph jumps from one topic to another without clear connection. B) Sentences support one main idea. C) Ideas are arranged from general to specific. D) Events are presented in logical order. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Paragraph jumps from one topic to another without clear connection. 8. 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. 9. 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) CDBA. B) ABCD. C) DCBA. D) BDCA. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) ABCD. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. Which referencing type points back to something already mentioned? A) Deictic referencing. B) Cataphoric referencing. C) Anaphoric referencing. D) Hyponymic referencing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Anaphoric referencing. 13. 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. 14. 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) Skimming. D) Scanning. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Skimming. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. The participants were asked to submit their essays online. Best continuation: A) Technology is changing the way we write. B) The essays were very interesting to read. C) Some universities use Turnitin. D) They were given two weeks to complete the task. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They were given two weeks to complete the task. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. 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) Substitution. B) Cohesive device. C) Reference. D) Cohesion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cohesive device. 21. ..... 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. 22. 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. 23. Which sentence uses clefting to highlight the subject? A) It was the scientist who discovered the cure. B) The scientist discovered the cure. C) The cure was discovered yesterday. D) Discovering the cure took years. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It was the scientist who discovered the cure. 24. 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. 25. What is the definition of cohesion in text? A) Cohesion describes the overall theme of a literary work. B) Cohesion refers to the emotional impact of a text on the reader. C) Cohesion is the use of metaphors and similes in writing. D) Cohesion is the linguistic and structural connection between sentences and paragraphs in a text. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cohesion is the linguistic and structural connection between sentences and paragraphs in a text. 26. 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) BCDA. B) CDAB. C) ADCB. D) ABCD. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) ABCD. 27. 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. 28. 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. 29. 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. 30. 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. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesCohesion And Coherence Quiz 1Cohesion And Coherence Quiz 3Cohesion And Coherence Quiz 4Cohesion And Coherence Quiz 5Coherence QuizCohesive Devices QuizDiscourse Coherence QuizDiscourse Markers Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books