This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Cohesive Devices – Quiz 12 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Cohesive Devices Quiz 12 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. I enjoy reading novels ..... , I like writing short stories. A) In addition. B) Instead. C) Furthermore. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In addition. 2. Harper can start planting in a rice field ..... it rains in June. A) As far as. B) As ever. C) As soon as. D) As fast as. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) As far as. 3. . When one door of happiness closes, another opens; ..... often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us." and A) And. B) But. C) Or. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) But. 4. Growing flowers give beauty to the surroundings, ..... taking them out of the forest is not a good idea. A) Ironically. B) Example. C) So. D) If so. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) So. 5. How many types of CD are stated in the slide? A) 5. B) 2. C) 6. D) 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 5. 6. They don't like spicy food, ..... do they eat anything sweet. A) Nor. B) For. C) But. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nor. 7. You won't pass the exam ..... you study. A) Likewise. B) Unless. C) If. D) Instead. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Unless. 8. Identify the cohesive device type used "Next, mix the flour and eggs to make the batter." A) Sequence. B) Cause. C) Contrast. D) Addition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sequence. 9. You have a choice to live for self ..... live for God. A) For. B) Or. C) So. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Or. 10. The bus was late, ..... I missed the meeting. A) Therefore. B) Whereas. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Therefore. 11. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the bold italic word(s) in each of the following questions.The factory is fined for discharging dangerous chemicals into the river. A) Releasing. B) Keeping. C) Increasing. D) Decreasing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Releasing. 12. What transition/ cohesive device do we use to make general statement? A) Moreover. B) Next. C) On the whole. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) On the whole. 13. Which type of cohesive device is used in this sentence? She studied hard, thus she passed the test with high marks. A) Adding. B) Sequencing. C) Cause & Effect. D) Qualifying. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cause & Effect. 14. Jake is poor; ..... , he does not resort to begging to survive. A) Because. B) However. C) Despite. D) Therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 15. Mike, Chris, and Angelo went to Morocco for summer ..... of the hot weather, they enjoyed themselves. A) In contrast with. B) In spite. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In spite. 16. Our endangered species are fast disappearing ..... we have been assuming that the world's resources are unlimited. A) Because. B) However. C) Unfortunately. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because. 17. People can get around by bus or train. [ ..... ] make it very easy to travel around the city. A) These vehicles. B) These activities. C) These ways. D) These means of transportation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) These means of transportation. 18. We have to maintain our social distance ..... we are not sick. A) Even though. B) However. C) Despite. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Even though. 19. Please fill the gap in each sentence with one of the provided options ..... we are a small company, we sell almost a hundred machines a month. A) Despite. B) In spite of. C) Although. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Although. 20. Which of the following cohesive devices does not belong to the ADDING category? A) As well as. B) In addition. C) Moreover. D) On the other hand. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) On the other hand. 21. Apparently, the naturalization process of the Philippines is extremely difficult. A) Apparently. B) Difficult. C) Process. D) Extremely. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Apparently. 22. Which cohesive device is illustrated in:'While learning online is flexible, in-person classes offer more engagement.'? A) Exemplification. B) Comparative. C) Causal. D) Additive. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Comparative. 23. Claude glanced at his watch, took a last sip of coffee, and began his trek to Dr. Grayson's three-hour snooze fest on the French Revolution. A) Correct. B) Error in structure. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 24. Having many issues at school was ..... his impulsive behaviour. A) The consequence of. B) Due. C) The result. D) The cause. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The consequence of. 25. Cycling is easy ..... , it can make you fit and healthy. A) Alternatively. B) However. C) And. D) Also. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Also. 26. What is the purpose of causal connectors in a text? A) To add additional information. B) To introduce a conclusion. C) To establish a sequence of events. D) To confuse the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To establish a sequence of events. 27. ..... heavy rain, the football match continued to be played. A) However. B) Instead of. C) In spite of. D) Even though. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In spite of. 28. What is not a transition for emphasising? A) Indeed. B) Especially. C) Significantly. D) Above all. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Above all. 29. Which two cohesive devices are used to add more or clarify a point? A) In addition / similarly. B) Therefore / cosequently. C) Although / though. D) Such as / to illustrate this. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In addition / similarly. 30. What is the effect of using cohesive devices in a narrative? A) They make the text longer without adding value. B) They help to create a logical flow and connect ideas. C) They confuse the reader with complex structures. D) They are unnecessary and can be omitted. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They help to create a logical flow and connect ideas. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesCohesive Devices Quiz 1Cohesive Devices Quiz 2Cohesive Devices Quiz 3Cohesive Devices Quiz 4Cohesive Devices Quiz 5Cohesive Devices Quiz 6Cohesive Devices Quiz 7Cohesive Devices Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books