This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Cohesion And Coherence – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Cohesion And Coherence Quiz 3 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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. 2. What is the best revision?"Initial project phase completion is scheduled for Q4." A) Completion of the project's first phase is scheduled for Q4. B) They will finish the project's starting phase in Q4. C) We plan to complete the project's initial phase in Q4. D) The first phase of the project is scheduled to be completed in Q4. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) We plan to complete the project's initial phase in Q4. 3. Can a text be cohesive but not coherent? Explain. A) A text cannot be cohesive without being coherent. B) Cohesion and coherence are the same concept. C) Yes, a text can be cohesive but not coherent. D) A text can only be coherent if it is cohesive. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Yes, a text can be cohesive but not coherent. 4. Critical thinking plays an essential role in academic writing. Best continuation: A) Students should learn vocabulary to write well. B) Many students enjoy critical thinking. C) This skill enables students to analyze ideas rather than merely describe them. D) Writing is a difficult process. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) This skill enables students to analyze ideas rather than merely describe them. 5. Which term describes linguistic devices that link words and sentences to create a unified text? A) Coherence. B) Cohesion. C) Formatting. D) Consistency. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cohesion. 6. Consistency maintains what across a text? A) Formal punctuation in all sentences. B) Stable topic, tone, perspective, register. C) Future-pointing references only. D) Strictly repeated words in each paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Stable topic, tone, perspective, register. 7. Another article has claimed that the causes of inflation were identifiable ..... energy prices have risen by 20% over last 6 months. A) However,. B) For example,. C) Therefore,. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For example,. 8. I won't go to the party ..... my parents allow me. A) Since. B) Unless. C) While. D) Also. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Unless. 9. She studied hard, ..... she passed the test. A) While. B) But. C) For. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) So. 10. Which technique involves quickly glancing over a text, focusing on headings, subheadings, and topic sentences to get a general overview of the content? A) Prioritizing. B) Scanning. C) Close Reading. D) Skimming. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Skimming. 11. Which unit links ideas and shows logical relationships? A) Hyponyms. B) Deictics. C) Adverbials. D) Conjunctions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Conjunctions. 12. What is a good way to create a bulleted framework for your paper? A) Outlines. B) Looking Forward and Back. C) Cohesion. D) Sentence Structure. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Outlines. 13. The university implemented strict plagiarism policies. Which sentence continues the idea logically? A) Moreover, the semester was busy. B) In contrast, students were happy. C) However, the teachers were friendly. D) Consequently, students became more careful in paraphrasing sources. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Consequently, students became more careful in paraphrasing sources. 14. Which sentence demonstrates anaphoric referencing? A) There is the report; submit it now. B) That decision will matter; the result is unknown. C) Before the speech, this will surprise you. D) The team won the match; they celebrated loudly. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The team won the match; they celebrated loudly. 15. The streets were wet ..... it had rained earlier. A) Since. B) But. C) Because. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Since. 16. What is anaphora in linguistics? A) A. A type of punctuation. B) B. A rhetoric device of an expression referring to another to avoid repetition. C) C. A type of verb conjugation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. A rhetoric device of an expression referring to another to avoid repetition. 17. What is deixis and what are its types? A) A. It is a type of conjunction. B) B. It refers to words or phrases which directly relate an utterance to a person, identity of the interlocutors, time, and/or place. C) C. It is used to locate parts of a text in relation to other parts. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. It refers to words or phrases which directly relate an utterance to a person, identity of the interlocutors, time, and/or place. 18. A recent article has suggested that one procedure to cut the deficit is for the president to reduce the federal budget; ..... , claiming that federal, state, and local taxes should be lowered. A) However. B) In contrast. C) Furthermore. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Furthermore. 19. Why is it important to maintain a consistent tone and style in a letter? A) To make the letter more interesting to read. B) To ensure the letter is appropriate for the. C) To avoid confusing the reader. D) Both b and c. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Both b and c. 20. What must a passage, spoken or written, possess to be classified as a "Text, " regardless of its length? A) Unity or form a unified whole. B) Grammatical complexity. C) A formal conclusion. D) Sociocultural relevance. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unity or form a unified whole. 21. Which of the following contributes to BOTH cohesion and coherence? A) Random examples. B) Clear transitions between ideas. C) Unrelated details. D) Repetition without purpose. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Clear transitions between ideas. 22. End focus emphasizes information by placing it where? A) At the start of a sentence. B) Before a deictic reference. C) At the end of a sentence. D) In the middle of a paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) At the end of a sentence. 23. She was cooking dinner ..... listening to music. A) Meanwhile. B) And. C) Since. D) While. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) While. 24. Which of the following sentences is an example of an effective start without "throat-clearing" ? A) And therefore, it is important to note that since 1980, acid rain has become a serious problem. B) It is important to note that in Eastern states since 1980, acid rain has become a problem. C) And specifically, since 1980, acid rain has been a problem. D) Since 1980, acid rain has become a serious problem in Eastern states. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Since 1980, acid rain has become a serious problem in Eastern states. 25. Which of the following sentences correctly demonstrates parallelism? A) She enjoys hiking, to swim in the ocean, and reading mystery novels. B) The manager asked for promptness, for accuracy, and to be innovative. C) His goals were clear:to save money, to travel the world, and to start his own business. D) Not only is he smart, but also he works diligently. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) His goals were clear:to save money, to travel the world, and to start his own business. 26. Which of these is NOT a key element of cohesion in writing? A) Using linking words and phrases to connect ideas. B) Repeating key words or phrases for emphasis. C) Maintaining a consistent point of view. D) Organizing ideas in a logical order. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Maintaining a consistent point of view. 27. A student writes a technically cohesive essay (using many transition words and pronouns) but the main arguments jump randomly from one idea to the next. What is the text most likely lacking? A) Parallelism. B) Scanning. C) Coherence. D) Cohesion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Coherence. 28. In what situation is passive voice often used? A) To create a casual tone. B) When the agent performing the action is unknown or irrelevant. C) To keep the sentence shorter. D) To make the subject of the sentence more prominent. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When the agent performing the action is unknown or irrelevant. 29. Read the sentences below:Maria studied all night. As a result, she passed the exam.The phrase "As a result" helps the text by- A) Adding imagery. B) Introducing a new topic. C) Showing cause-and-effect relationship. D) Correcting grammar. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Showing cause-and-effect relationship. 30. A paragraph is coherent if- A) It uses many transition words. B) All sentences are long. C) Ideas are logically connected and easy to follow. D) It has perfect spelling. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ideas are logically connected and easy to follow. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesCohesion And Coherence Quiz 1Cohesion And Coherence Quiz 2Cohesion And Coherence Quiz 4Cohesion And Coherence Quiz 5Coherence QuizCohesive Devices QuizDiscourse Coherence QuizDiscourse Markers Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books