This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Cohesive Devices – Quiz 6 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Cohesive Devices Quiz 6 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. You won't pass the test ..... you study A) Although. B) If. C) If only. D) Unless. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Unless. 2. The city was noisy; ..... , the countryside was peaceful. A) In contrast. B) And. C) Because. D) Then. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In contrast. 3. Identify the linking word in this sentence:'I wanted to go to the party; nevertheless, I had too much work.' A) Nevertheless. B) And. C) But. D) Therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nevertheless. 4. ..... studying abroad can be a great opportunity to broaden one's horizons, it can also be a challenging experience. A) To begin with. B) Although. C) Because. D) As a result. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Although. 5. She was looking for a nanny ..... can watch her daughter while she goes to a conference. A) Which. B) Who. C) That. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Who. 6. Superman inspired the creation of other comic book heroes, ..... Captain Marvel and Batman A) Notably. B) As well as. C) Furthermore. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Notably. 7. Identify the cohesive device in the sentence:'Nonetheless, she decided to go ahead with the plan.' A) In addition. B) However. C) Nonetheless. D) Nevertheless. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nonetheless. 8. I wanted to buy the shoes, ..... they were too expensive. A) And. B) So. C) Yet. D) For. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Yet. 9. The most effective coherence is ..... A) Giving conclusion. B) Thematic writing in a piece of work. C) Planning. D) Writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Planning. 10. Which of these is a causal cohesive device? A) Then. B) Because. C) But. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because. 11. When McDonalds restaurant started, many people said it would fail. (In addition / However), everyone was shocked when it achieved great popularity. A) In addition. B) However. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 12. Bayani ang mga taong handang tumulong sa nangangailangan kahit walang hinihintay na kapalit o magbuwis ng buhay para sa bayan kung kinakailangan. Sila ay mga karaniwang taong nakagagawa ng hindi pangkaraniwang kabutihan para sa iba. A) Anapora. B) Katapora. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Anapora. 13. Which of the following is a conjunction that typically shows dissimilarity? A) Although. B) Thus. C) In addition. D) Moreover. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Although. 14. Adults tend to worry more about their health, ..... young people are more concerned about money. A) However. B) Although. C) Whereas. D) Despite. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Whereas. 15. If I ..... a rich man, I would buy a very large boat. A) Am. B) Will be. C) Where. D) Were. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Were. 16. Elijah believes that ..... technology makes our tasks easy and fast, none of it can actually replace human life that expires in an unknown future. A) Before. B) Likewise. C) Considering. D) Hence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Considering. 17. Choose the correct cohesive device:Squats are ..... exercises that strengthen our muscles. A) For instance. B) To illustrate. C) An example of. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An example of. 18. The new strain of COVID-19 spreads in the United Kingdom ..... Philippines and other countries issue a traveladvisory prohibiting foreign nationals to enter the country. A) As a result. B) Furthermore. C) In addition. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) As a result. 19. He forgot to set his alarm, ..... he was late for school. A) But. B) Furthermore. C) As a result. D) Moreover. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) As a result. 20. Many companies want to know customers' opinions of their product. Consequently, the companies conduct surveys. A) Result. B) Emphasize. C) Summarize. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Result. 21. Which type of cohesive device can be used to show order and contrast? A) Pronouns. B) Conjunctions. C) Prepositions. D) Adverbs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Adverbs. 22. Select the appropriate cohesive device: ..... , I have never been a fan of horror movies. A) In addition. B) However. C) Nevertheless. D) Furthermore. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 23. Gary's mom asked ..... to clean the garage. A) He. B) Him. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Him. 24. He can speak Spanish ..... French. A) Or. B) But. C) Nor. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) And. 25. Identify the cohesive device used in the following sentence:'Furthermore, the research also highlighted the need for further investigation.' A) Additionally. B) Moreover. C) In conclusion. D) Furthermore. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Furthermore. 26. You will not succeed ..... you work hard for it. A) But. B) Meanwhile. C) Consequently. D) Unless. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Unless. 27. I enjoy reading novels ..... , I like writing short stories. A) Furthermore. B) However. C) Instead. D) In addition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In addition. 28. 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. 29. . 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. 30. 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. 31. How many types of CD are stated in the slide? A) 2. B) 4. C) 6. D) 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 5. 32. They don't like spicy food, ..... do they eat anything sweet. A) For. B) Nor. C) Or. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nor. 33. You won't pass the exam ..... you study. A) Instead. B) Unless. C) Likewise. D) If. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Unless. 34. Identify the cohesive device type used "Next, mix the flour and eggs to make the batter." A) Contrast. B) Addition. C) Cause. D) Sequence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sequence. 35. 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. 36. 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. 37. 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) Decreasing. B) Releasing. C) Keeping. D) Increasing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Releasing. 38. What transition/ cohesive device do we use to make general statement? A) Moreover. B) On the whole. C) Because. D) Next. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) On the whole. 39. Which type of cohesive device is used in this sentence? She studied hard, thus she passed the test with high marks. A) Qualifying. B) Sequencing. C) Cause & Effect. D) Adding. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cause & Effect. 40. Jake is poor; ..... , he does not resort to begging to survive. A) Because. B) Therefore. C) Despite. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) However. 41. 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. 42. 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. 43. People can get around by bus or train. [ ..... ] make it very easy to travel around the city. A) These activities. B) These vehicles. C) These ways. D) These means of transportation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) These means of transportation. 44. We have to maintain our social distance ..... we are not sick. A) But. B) However. C) Even though. D) Despite. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Even though. 45. 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. 46. 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. 47. Apparently, the naturalization process of the Philippines is extremely difficult. A) Process. B) Extremely. C) Apparently. D) Difficult. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Apparently. 48. Which cohesive device is illustrated in:'While learning online is flexible, in-person classes offer more engagement.'? A) Additive. B) Exemplification. C) Comparative. D) Causal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Comparative. 49. 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. 50. Having many issues at school was ..... his impulsive behaviour. A) The result. B) The cause. C) Due. D) The consequence of. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The consequence of. 51. Cycling is easy ..... , it can make you fit and healthy. A) Alternatively. B) However. C) And. D) Also. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Also. 52. What is the purpose of causal connectors in a text? A) To add additional information. B) To establish a sequence of events. C) To confuse the reader. D) To introduce a conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To establish a sequence of events. 53. ..... heavy rain, the football match continued to be played. A) Even though. B) Instead of. C) In spite of. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In spite of. 54. What is not a transition for emphasising? A) Indeed. B) Especially. C) Significantly. D) Above all. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Above all. 55. Which two cohesive devices are used to add more or clarify a point? A) Therefore / cosequently. B) Although / though. C) Such as / to illustrate this. D) In addition / similarly. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In addition / similarly. 56. 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. 57. I spent most of my money in the first week and ..... had very little to eat by the end of the holiday. A) Consequently. B) So. C) However. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Consequently. 58. Elephants are big, ..... blue whales are even bigger. A) Or. B) So. C) But. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) But. 59. ..... the snow and cold, I really like winter. A) Although. B) Additionally. C) Despite. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Despite. 60. 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