This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Cohesive Devices – Quiz 17 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Cohesive Devices Quiz 17 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. He prefers to watch the play ..... attend the training A) Different from. B) Rather than. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rather than. 2. Which cohesive device can be used to introduce a result or consequence that follows from a cause or reason? A) As a result. B) On the contrary. C) Indeed. D) For this reason. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) As a result. 3. What is the collective term used for words or phrases that show the relationship between paragraphs or sections of a text or speech? A) Connectors. B) Modifiers. C) Conjunctions. D) Cohesive Devices. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cohesive Devices. 4. Cohesive devices are ..... and ..... that set up relationships between the ideas on either side of them. A) Pen, paper. B) Topics, sentences. C) People, things. D) Words, phrases. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Words, phrases. 5. Amy is generous and kind ..... , she is helpful. She always helps her classmates on their work ..... she has a lot of friends. A) Afterwards, As a result. B) Moreover, Hence. C) However, Hence. D) Therefore, However. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Moreover, Hence. 6. Althea said that she didn't know Mr. Jose ..... denied knowing ..... A) He, him. B) She, him. C) She, her. D) He, her. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She, him. 7. Mr Andrew always gives rewards to his students ..... he is not rich. A) But. B) In spite of. C) Even though. D) Despite. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Even though. 8. "The film is not worth seeing. The plot is too dull." What is the synonym of "dull" ? A) Complicated. B) Boring. C) Simple. D) Slow. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Boring. 9. These are words that join independent clauses into one sentence. A conjunctive adverb helps you create a shorter sentence. When you use a conjunctive adverb, put a semicolon (;) before it and a comma (, ) after it. A) Adverbial Conjunction. B) Coordinating Conjunction. C) Subordinating Conjuction. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Adverbial Conjunction. 10. What are cohesive devices also known as? A) Adjectives. B) Linking words. C) Verbs. D) Conjunctions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Linking words. 11. ..... drinking too much coffee, she could not sleep all night. A) As a result. B) Because. C) As a result of. D) Since. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) As a result of. 12. Nas wrote very well for the competition ..... , she won first place. A) However. B) Otherwise. C) Consequently. D) For example. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Consequently. 13. Do you want an orange juice ..... a tea? A) And. B) So. C) Because. D) But. E) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Or. 14. Which of the following is an adversative cohesive device? A) If. B) Therefore. C) When. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) But. 15. Name a cohesive device that indicates addition. A) However. B) Or. C) But. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) And. 16. I like to read mystery novels ..... , my friend prefers romance stories. A) Similarly. B) On the other hand. C) For example. D) Moreover. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) On the other hand. 17. Nagbigay ng limang kilong bigas si Jhun. Si Ronnie naman ay tatlo. A) Substitusyon. B) Elipsis. C) Pang-ugnay. D) Leksikal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Elipsis. 18. My sister has a lot of hobbies ..... painting, dancing, singing, and writing. A) In short. B) Such as. C) In addition. D) To sum up. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Such as. 19. In the sentence 'Moreover, he had not studied for the exam.', what cohesive device is used? A) Pronoun. B) Conjunction. C) Transition word. D) Preposition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Transition word. 20. Which cohesive device is used to introduce a new idea or topic? A) However. B) In conclusion. C) Moreover. D) Furthermore. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Furthermore. 21. Explain the function of spatial connectors. A) Spatial connectors indicate location or direction in a text. B) Spatial connectors are used to introduce a conclusion in a text. C) Spatial connectors are irrelevant in text writing. D) Spatial connectors serve to add additional information in a text. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Spatial connectors indicate location or direction in a text. 22. What is the function of 'however' in a sentence? A) To contrast. B) To show cause. C) To add information. D) To sequence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To contrast. 23. I couldn't sleep last night ..... the noise. A) Due to. B) While. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Due to. 24. A good homework space is well-lit, with paper and pencils ..... , it is quiet and distraction free. A) However. B) Later. C) At first. D) Besides. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Besides. 25. Which of the following is NOT USED to show contrast? A) On the other hand. B) On the contrary. C) In contrast. D) To conclude. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To conclude. 26. Identify the cohesive device type used "First, we will visit the museum. Then, we'll have lunch." A) Contrast. B) Sequence. C) Cause and Effect. D) Addition. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sequence. 27. I love to watch cartoons, ..... , Spongebob, Spiderman and Boboiboy. A) Like. B) For example. C) To name but a few. D) Such as. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For example. 28. The Human Relations Area Files recorded kissing customs in many tribes, ..... the Cree, Hopi, and Huichol. A) For instance. B) Indeed. C) For example. D) As well as. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) For example. 29. Choose the sentence with the better cohesive devices used. A) The names of the two stone lions in front of the New York Public Library are Patience and Fortitude. They were named by then-mayor Fiorello LaGuardia. B) The names of the two stone lions in front of the New York Public Library are Patience and Fortitude. The two stone lions in front of the New York Public Library were named by then-mayor Fiorello LaGuardia. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The names of the two stone lions in front of the New York Public Library are Patience and Fortitude. They were named by then-mayor Fiorello LaGuardia. 30. Online shopping is convenient and time-saving ..... it can also lead to impulse buying and overconsumption. A) On the one hand. B) Although. C) Because. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) However. 31. My dog, Oso, is learning many new tricks ..... , he can sit, stay, and lie down. A) Due to. B) However. C) For example. D) Whereas. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) For example. 32. First, you have to choose a topic that interest you the most. A) Interest. B) To choose. C) First. D) Have to. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) First. 33. Firstly, people should always wear a 3 ply mask when they go out.Where is the cohesive devices in the above sentence? A) Firstly. B) 3 ply mask. C) When they go out. D) Should. E) Always wear. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Firstly. 34. The novel corona virus spread like wild fire in Malaysia. The government, ..... , decided to implement the MCO. A) Thus. B) So. C) Alternatively. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Thus. 35. To put it another way, you need ..... A) Be more specific. B) Rephrase. C) Change topics. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rephrase. 36. First, she went to the grocery store. Second, she placed many tasty snacks in her basket ..... , she paid for her items. A) Likewise. B) Finally. C) Nor. D) For. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Finally. 37. He bought a new car, ..... he didn't really need one. A) Although. B) And. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Although. 38. Translate this phrase to English:'por lo tanto' A) Therefore. B) In conclusion. C) Finally. D) In summary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Therefore. 39. Which of the following is a determiner? A) Ali. B) Tom. C) Apple. D) Both Ali and Tom. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Both Ali and Tom. 40. Which cohesive device can be used to emphasize a specific point, example, or detail that is relevant or important? A) Indeed. B) Nonetheless. C) After that. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Indeed. 41. Despite the fact that he worked very hard, he didn't pass the exam. Despite ..... A) Shows contrast. B) Shows lollies. C) Shows time and sequence. D) Shows addition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Shows contrast. 42. Your time is limited, ..... don't waste it living someone else's life. A) So. B) Or. C) But. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) So. 43. Cohesive devices are words used to ..... A) To separate different parts of a sentence. B) Show how different parts of a text fit together. C) Provide more detail in a sentence. D) Persuade an audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Show how different parts of a text fit together. 44. What cohesive device is used to provide examples or clarify a point? A) In conclusion. B) As an illustration. C) To sum up. D) For example. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) For example. 45. The service in this restaurant is excellent ..... , the food is lip-smacking. A) Nevertheless. B) And. C) What's more. D) Alternatively. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) What's more. 46. I can play quite a few musical instruments, ..... , the guitar, the drums and the piano. A) To name a few. B) Like. C) For instance. D) Such as. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) For instance. 47. Which type of cohesive device is used in this sentence? Her drawing is beautiful, just as her painting is. A) Sequencing. B) Adding. C) Cause & Effect. D) Comparing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Comparing. 48. "I just want to stay at home and watch TV and take it easy ." What is the synonym of "take it easy" ? A) Eat. B) Sit down. C) Sleep. D) Relax. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Relax. 49. I drove to the library ..... I was too lazy to walk. A) Henceforth. B) Because. C) Thus. D) For. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because. 50. Wild animals live in wilderness ..... they can freely roam to find their food. A) Wherever. B) When. C) So. D) Even. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When. 51. Which category do the following cohesive devices belong to:'Despite, even though, although, but'? A) Sequential. B) Reason and purpose. C) Adversative (opposition and/or unexpected result). D) Condition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Adversative (opposition and/or unexpected result). 52. Jason wanted to play football tonight; ..... , his injury kept him on the sidelines. A) Although. B) Subsequently. C) Furthermore. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) However. 53. ..... staying at home, he broke his quarantine and played football with his friends A) In spite of. B) Instead of. C) Another point is. D) Alternatively. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Instead of. 54. . What transition word further explains and clarifies a previous statement? A) In other words. B) Therefore. C) On the other hand. D) In conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In other words. 55. Grab taxi na nga ba ang solusyong dala ng makabagong teknolohiya para mapadali ang paghahanap ng masasakyan? Ito ay alternatibo sa nakasanayang de-metrong taxi. A) Anapora. B) Katapora. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Anapora. 56. What type of cohesive device is used in the sentence:' In addition to painting, she enjoys sculpting during her free time. '? A) Comparative. B) Additive. C) Causal. D) Adversative. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Additive. 57. Which transition word best fits:'I wanted to go for a walk; ..... it started to rain.' A) And. B) Therefore. C) So. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) But. 58. He didn't study, ..... he failed the test. A) Yet. B) So. C) For. D) Nor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) So. 59. Everyone is already sleeping. We should, ..... , keep our voices down. A) Therefore. B) However. C) So. D) As a result. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Therefore. 60. We are able to enjoy the luxuries of technologies ..... , the technologies are just temporarily making this world a better place to live. A) Therefore. B) However. C) As a result. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. ← 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