This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Cohesive Devices – Quiz 7 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Cohesive Devices Quiz 7 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Identify the function of the cohesive device used in the sentence.I love to draw but I hate dancing. A) Addition. B) Comparison / contrast. C) Cause/effect. D) Illustration / example. E) Chronology. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Comparison / contrast. 2. Filipinos must observe health protocols ..... they need to practice self-discipline. A) Before. B) In the end. C) Furthermore. D) Likewise. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Furthermore. 3. You need to save money; ..... , you won't be able to afford the trip. A) Otherwise. B) Instead. C) If. D) Unless. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Otherwise. 4. He was tired; ..... , he kept walking to the top of the hill. A) Because. B) However. C) So. D) Then. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 5. [ ..... ] being faster and more comfortable, modern trains are alsomuch more environmentally friendly than cars and buses. A) As well as. B) Not only. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) As well as. 6. Sequencing:first, second, next, after A) Likewise. B) Then. C) Unless. D) Therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Then. 7. Addition / Reinforcement A) First, next, then. B) In fact, actually, indeed. C) Also, moreover, what's more. D) Therefore, as a result, so. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Also, moreover, what's more. 8. What is the relationship between dependent and independent clauses in a sentence? A) Independent clauses are joined by subordinating conjunctions. B) Dependent clauses are joined by coordinating conjunctions. C) Independent clauses describe dependent clauses. D) Dependent clauses describe independent clauses. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Dependent clauses describe independent clauses. 9. Which cohesive devices DOES NOT introduce a change of direction A) Despite. B) Although. C) However. D) Until. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Until. 10. I was tired ..... , I finished my homework before sleeping. A) Therefore. B) Moreover. C) Because. D) Otherwise. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Therefore. 11. Which two cohesive devices are used to present the opposite view? A) Therefore / cosequently. B) Such as / to illustrate this. C) Moreover / furthermore. D) Although / though. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Although / though. 12. 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.You may jot down what the teacher said. A) Note down. B) Mention. C) Apply. D) Type. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Note down. 13. Which of the following is a synonym of "if" ? A) Under no circumstances. B) Only when. C) Unless. D) Provided that. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Provided that. 14. He got sick ..... he ate too much fast food. A) Because. B) Although. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because. 15. What does FANBOYS stand for? A) For, any, nor, but, or, yet, so. B) For, and, nor, but, of, yet, so. C) For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. D) For, and, not, but, or, yet, so. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. 16. I can't wait for winter break. ..... having time off, I'm excited to see my family. A) Despite. B) However. C) Besides. D) Furthermore. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Besides. 17. ..... , I have read that African folklore and religion represents a variety of cultures in Africa A) Earlier. B) Then. C) Later. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Earlier. 18. Please fill the gap in each sentence with one of the provided options ..... the heavy traffic, we got there on time. A) Despite. B) Even though. C) Although. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Despite. 19. Which of the following is a cohesive device that indicates a sequence of events? A) However. B) Similarly. C) But. D) First. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) First. 20. Trust in the LORD with all your heart ..... lean not on your own understanding. A) Yet. B) Or. C) And. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) And. 21. Mr. Reyes is poor; ..... , he does not resort to begging to survive. A) Moreover. B) Therefore. C) Nevertheless. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) However. 22. A general description or plan giving the essential features of something but not the detail A) Outline. B) Speech. C) Script. D) Lecture. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Outline. 23. The market sells fruit, vegetables, ..... fresh bread. A) And. B) But. C) Because. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 24. What does 'as a result' indicate in a discussion? A) It represents a definition or explanation. B) It indicates a comparison or similarity. C) It signifies a question or inquiry. D) It indicates a consequence or outcome. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It indicates a consequence or outcome. 25. What kind of transition is however? A) Reason. B) Conclusion. C) Time. D) Contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Contrast. 26. The new department store ..... school is now open. A) And. B) Eventually. C) Next. D) Overall. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 27. Kathy always does revisions ..... get a good result in the final exam. A) Although. B) In order to. C) So. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In order to. 28. People pay taxes, ..... , more government projects are being built. A) As a result. B) For instance. C) In like manner. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) As a result. 29. She was excited about the concert; ..... , she bought tickets in advance. A) And. B) But. C) Therefore. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Therefore. 30. We can watch a movie, ..... we can play board games. A) For. B) And. C) Or. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Or. 31. Which type of cohesive device indicates relationships between other words in a sentence? A) Conjunctions. B) Prepositions. C) Pronouns. D) Adverbs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prepositions. 32. "Dalhin natin siya sa ospital dali!" ang sigaw ng maliksing si Doris habang pangko ang matandang lupaypay at tila wala ng buhay. Isinakay siya sa huling bahagi ng kotse at saka mabilis nitong pinaandar ang sasakyan patungo sa pinakamalapit na ospital. Subalit hindi na umabot nang buhay si Lolo Jose sa pagamutan. A) Anapora. B) Katapora. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Katapora. 33. Which of the following are used to cue readers with the relationship between sentences? A) Repetition of a key term/phrase. B) Synonyms. C) Transitional Words. D) Pronouns. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Transitional Words. 34. He didn't complain, ..... he was clearly upset. A) Yet. B) So. C) And. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yet. 35. Which cohesive device should we use to signal cause/effect? A) Consequently. B) In contrary. C) Just like. D) Similarly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Consequently. 36. This text serves to provide interesting and useful information to your audience A) Informative Text. B) Demonstrative Text. C) Persuasive. D) Narrative. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Informative Text. 37. ..... we are happy about the result. A) A. Otherwise. B) B. In general. C) C. besides. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. In general. 38. Which of the following cohesive devices show emphasis? A) For example. B) Consequently. C) Presently. D) Certainly. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Certainly. 39. ..... , we need to gather all the materials. A) Next. B) Later. C) First. D) Finally. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) First. 40. ..... having lived in Norway for years, he never got used to the cold. A) Despite / In spite of. B) Although. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Despite / In spite of. 41. You can celebrate your mom's birthday at home ..... , you can have a celebration at a restaurant. A) Instead of. B) Alternatively. C) Or. D) Furthermore. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Alternatively. 42. The train was late; ..... I missed the fireworks. A) Consequently. B) But. C) For example. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Consequently. 43. The weather was bad ..... Amy brought her umbrella. A) Because. B) But. C) When. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) So. 44. Here are the things you need to do during online class. First, be in a quiet place. Second, listen attentively to your teacher ..... , mute your microphone when you are not asked to answer. A) Therefore. B) Thus. C) So. D) Lastly. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lastly. 45. Which type of cohesive device is used in this sentence? The streets were flooded; as a result, school was closed. A) Sequencing. B) Adding. C) Qualifying. D) Cause & Effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cause & Effect. 46. Naubos ko ang masarap mong baon. Ibibili na lang kita ng banana cue. A) Leksikal. B) Pang-ugnay. C) Elipsis. D) Substitusyon. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Substitusyon. 47. The street was busy; ..... , the shops were full of people. A) Moreover. B) Because. C) But. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Moreover. 48. What do adverbs as conjunctions do? A) Call attention to what is to follow. B) Join words, phrases, and clauses together. C) Replace nouns in sentences. D) Indicate relationships between other words. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Call attention to what is to follow. 49. He didn't study for the test; ..... , he failed it. A) Because. B) Consequently. C) Therefore. D) Instead. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Therefore. 50. The cause ..... I mentioned in this paragraph is the most important. A) That. B) Who. C) Which. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) That. 51. The clothing store Zara has expanded into several new countries ..... Brazil, Indonesia and Zaire. A) Such as. B) While. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Such as. 52. Susie refused to take part in the concert, ..... she changed her mind the next day. A) Next. B) However. C) Similarly. D) Besides. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 53. Which of the following is the right answer for ' Secondly'? A) Sequencing. B) Emphasising. C) Adding. D) Illustrating. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sequencing. 54. We can go to the mall on another day ..... rushing there today. A) Moreover. B) Alternatively. C) Or. D) Instead of. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Instead of. 55. ..... the fact that we live 2, 000 km apart, we manage to talk every day. A) Although. B) Whereas. C) However. D) Despite. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Despite. 56. Our teacher is presenting the lesson ..... , our classmates are listening attentively. A) However. B) Unlike. C) Otherwise. D) Meanwhile. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Meanwhile. 57. The kiss carries cultural, historical, and evolutionary weight; ..... , it is far from a meaningless act. A) As well as. B) Depending on. C) One of the first. D) In other words. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In other words. 58. Which cohesive device can be used to add another point that is more important or stronger than the previous one? A) Also. B) Moreover. C) Furthermore. D) In addition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Furthermore. 59. Which of the following is used to give examples? A) Meanwhile. B) So that. C) For instance. D) That is why. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) For instance. 60. Please fill the gap in each sentence with one of the provided options ..... he's a millionaire, he drives a second-hand car. A) Despite. B) In spite of. C) Although. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Although. ← 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 8Cohesive Devices Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books