This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Cohesive Devices – Quiz 13 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Cohesive Devices Quiz 13 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The Japanese adored the nape of the neck, ..... they regarded the kiss as pornographic. A) In other words. B) So on. C) But. D) Until. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) But. 2. She is kind, ..... she is also very hardworking. A) And. B) So. C) Or. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 3. You need to work ..... you want to succeed. A) In the same way. B) If. C) Unless. D) Likewise. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) If. 4. Which cohesive device can be used to introduce evidence or information that comes from a source or a criterion that you have mentioned? A) Too. B) Furthermore. C) According to. D) Also. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) According to. 5. Put this word in the correct category: "besides" A) Shows contrast. B) Shows funny. C) Shows time and sequence. D) Shows addition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Shows addition. 6. ..... Amy decided to buy a car. A) However. B) Therefore. C) But. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Therefore. 7. Which sentence demonstrates ineffective use of cohesive devices? A) I studied hard for the exam; therefore, I passed. B) They didn't attend the meeting because they were sick. C) In addition to the speech, he also prepared a video. D) She went to the market and, however, she bought nothing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) She went to the market and, however, she bought nothing. 8. Choose the best pronoun to complete the sentence.The thirsty dog lapped water from ..... bowl. A) Its. B) Her. C) His. D) It's. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Its. 9. She can either go to the party ..... stay home. A) Or. B) But. C) And. D) Nor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Or. 10. Please fill the gap in each sentence with one of the provided options ..... it rained a lot, I enjoyed the holiday. A) Despite. B) In spite of. C) Although. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Although. 11. We should wear masks during this pandemic. We should ..... wash our hands with soap often. A) Furthermore. B) And. C) As well. D) Also. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Also. 12. We believe that everyone should be a prepper especially if ..... A) Give an alternative. B) Be more specific. C) Change the time frame. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Be more specific. 13. Running, lifting, and ..... are three of Ashley's favorite exercises. A) Racquetball. B) A spinning class. C) Bicycling. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bicycling. 14. Please fill the gap in each sentence with one of the provided options ..... the computer game ban, the kids still found a way to play games outside of the allowed times. A) Even though. B) In spite of. C) Although. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In spite of. 15. He was very busy; therefore, he could not come. The cohesive devise used functions as? A) Additive. B) Causative. C) Sequential. D) Illustration. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Causative. 16. The movie was long; ..... , it was very exciting. A) However. B) And. C) First. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) However. 17. To protect her delicate hands, Fran will not rake the yard, do the dishes, or ..... A) Refuses to scrub the bathtub. B) Won't scrub the bathtub. C) Scrub the bathtub. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Scrub the bathtub. 18. Which type of cohesive device is used in this sentence? He was sick; therefore, he missed the exam. A) Adding. B) Qualifying. C) Cause & Effect. D) Sequencing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cause & Effect. 19. Mark is very active and enjoys working out; ..... Marvin plays video games all day. A) Similarly. B) As a result. C) On the other hand. D) In addition. E) For example. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) On the other hand. 20. How do cohesive devices improve writing? A) Cohesive devices improve writing by enhancing clarity and flow, making connections between ideas more explicit. B) Cohesive devices make writing more complex and difficult to understand. C) Cohesive devices eliminate the need for transitions between paragraphs. D) Cohesive devices are only useful in spoken language, not in writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cohesive devices improve writing by enhancing clarity and flow, making connections between ideas more explicit. 21. Which cohesive device do you use most often when speaking? A) And. B) But. C) Because. D) Then. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because. 22. I want to join the contest ..... , I am too busy to prepare. A) In addition. B) So. C) Therefore. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) However. 23. I don't want to go to the movies ..... I hate the smell of the popcorn. A) Because. B) Whenever. C) However. D) So that. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because. 24. ..... he was tired, he drove a hundred kilometres to the next town. A) In spite of. B) Although. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Although. 25. The earliest computes were used to calculate numbers. Moreover, they were used in 1900 census. A) Example. B) Additional idea. C) Similar idea. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Additional idea. 26. Please fill the gap in each sentence with one of the provided options ..... being by far the oldest player, he scored three goals. A) Despite. B) Even though. C) Although. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Despite. 27. Complete the sentence with a conjunction:She studied hard ..... she could pass the exam. A) Because. B) So. C) But. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) So. 28. Benjamin should replace a tree by planting a new one ..... he cuts it down. A) And. B) Or. C) Before. D) Consequently. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Before. 29. At the end of the run, he was suddenly AFRAID. The height of the tree TERRIFIED him. What is the cohesive device being utilized in the capitalized words? A) Repetition of words. B) Synonyms. C) Pronouns. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Synonyms. 30. Find the cohesive device in this sentence: "In addition to his job, he volunteers in the shelter." A) In conclusion. B) In addition to. C) Consequently. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In addition to. 31. Which answer is NOT used for showing contrast? A) On the other hand. B) First. C) Whereas. D) Yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) First. 32. Will you cook my favorite food ..... will I just buy it? A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Or. 33. ..... , TV news shows and documentaries can be informative and can teach television viewers new things about the world. A) Finally. B) In short. C) Moreover. D) Therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Finally. 34. Which type of cohesive device is used in this sentence? We enjoyed the dolphin show; after that, we had lunch. A) Sequencing. B) Comparing. C) Cause & Effect. D) Qualifying. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sequencing. 35. Which of the following can be used to add ideas? A) Thus. B) Therefore. C) Hence. D) Moreover. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Moreover. 36. Directions:Analyze the sentences below. Identify if it is COHESIVE or NOT COHESIVE.The dog I saw crying on the street was rescued by the authorities. A) COHESIVE. B) NOT COHESIVE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) COHESIVE. 37. What is the purpose of the overview in a report? A) To list all references and sources used in the report. B) To outline the methodology used in the research. C) To summarize the main points and provide a clear understanding of the report's content. D) To provide detailed statistical analysis of the data. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To summarize the main points and provide a clear understanding of the report's content. 38. Translate this question to English language A) The function of temporal connectors is to indicate the temporal relationship between different events, actions, or ideas in a text. B) Temporal connectors are used to connect ideas from different themes in a text. C) The function of temporal connectors is to highlight the importance of the main ideas in a text. D) Temporal connectors serve to indicate the spatial relationship between events. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The function of temporal connectors is to indicate the temporal relationship between different events, actions, or ideas in a text. 39. Complete the following sentence:I am called the Safety Equipment Officer. It may sound like an impressive title, ..... it's not a very accurate description of what I do. A) And. B) Such as. C) For example. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) But. 40. If I ..... enough money, I ..... some new shoes. A) Have / will buy. B) Had / bought. C) Will have / bougt. D) Has / buy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Have / will buy. 41. According to the text, what is NOT a function of "logical cohesive devices" ? A) To make the text more concise. B) To create cohesion in a text. C) To demonstrate the logical relationship between sentences. D) To connect clauses or sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To make the text more concise. 42. Animals on earth are endangered ..... of environmental damage. A) Causes. B) In order that. C) As a result. D) Notwithstanding. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) As a result. 43. Zalina will be back in fifteen minutes ..... , make yourself at home. A) Later. B) Subsequently. C) Meanwhile. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Meanwhile. 44. ..... how smart you are, you shouldn't underestimate your opponents. A) Nonetheless. B) No matter. C) Also. D) Neither. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No matter. 45. She supported her friends during tough times ..... , her friend stood by her during challenges. A) Otherwise. B) Likewise. C) If. D) In the same way. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In the same way. 46. ..... working as a consultant in university, Miss Sanggeetha is also writing poetry. A) In spite of. B) Aside from. C) Primarily. D) Likewise. E) In addition to. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) In addition to. 47. Which of the following helps most to make a paragraph coherent? A) Using as many various words as possible. B) Organizing ideas in a haphazard order. C) Beginning with a definite topic sentence. D) Making all the sentences equal in length. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Beginning with a definite topic sentence. 48. The children quickly entered the room ..... the teacher called them. A) But. B) Then. C) When. D) While. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) When. 49. He was badly injured in the crash and ..... died. A) So. B) Subsequently. C) Finally. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Subsequently. 50. Which cohesive device can be used to add another noun or noun phrase that is related to the previous one and shows a connection or contrast? A) During. B) Alongside. C) While. D) Before. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Alongside. 51. Cohesion or Coherence? Connecting Ideas A) Cohesion. B) Coherence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cohesion. 52. Sofiah is a beautiful and smart girl ..... , she is kind. She always takes care of the sick animals ..... every one likes her very much. A) Therefore / However. B) Besides / Therefore. C) However / Hence. D) Moreover / However. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Besides / Therefore. 53. In ..... you take note or identify the differences of persons, things and situation or events. A) Contrasting. B) Comparing. C) Cause and Effect. D) Adding. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Contrasting. 54. ..... you play computer games, you need to finish your homework first. A) At last. B) After. C) While. D) Before. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Before. 55. Which type of cohesive device is used in this sentence? The shop is generally quiet on weekdays. A) Comparing. B) Adding. C) Qualifying. D) Cause & Effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Qualifying. 56. Which word in this sentence is a cohesive device? "I wanted to join the trip, but I didn't have enough money." A) Trip. B) But. C) Enough. D) Wanted. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) But. 57. Words or phrases that show the relationship between paragraphs or sections of a text or speech. A) Cohesive Devices. B) Transition Signals. C) Conjunction. D) Nouns. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cohesive Devices. 58. Which word signals a sequence? A) Furthermore. B) Although. C) First. D) Therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) First. 59. Identify the function of the cohesive device used in the sentence.She went to school after she helped her mother. A) Addition. B) Comparison / contrast. C) Cause/effect. D) Chronology. E) Illustration / example. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Chronology. 60. Correct this sentence:Martha likes to swim, skiing, and to dance. A) Martha likes to swim, to ski, and to dance. B) Martha likes to swimming, to skiing, and to dancing. C) Martha likes to swim, skiing, and to sing. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Martha likes to swim, to ski, and to dance. ← 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