This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Grammatical Cohesion – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Grammatical Cohesion Quiz 1 (17 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Are these linking words logical or grammatical:because, therefore, since? A) Logical. B) Grammatical. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Logical. 2. What is the purpose of discourse markers in texts? A) To establish connections. B) To introduce new topics. C) To create confusion. D) To summarize information. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To establish connections. 3. Select the group of linking words which are all relative pronouns: A) Who, that, her, us. B) Who, that, they, why. C) Who, when, these, that. D) Who, which, that, where. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Who, which, that, where. 4. Students encouraged to enrol on courses by doubtful individuals posing as academics are often bitterly disappointed. They soon find that the course of study is not well coordinated. A) Students. B) Doubtful individuals. C) Academics. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Students. 5. The college offers distance learning courses leading to diplomas in a wide range of subjects. However, students should be aware that these are not recognised qualifications. A) The courses. B) The diplomas. C) The students. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The diplomas. 6. Which of the following is NOT a key element of grammatical cohesion mentioned in the text? A) Substitution. B) Reference. C) Ellipsis. D) Syntax. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Syntax. 7. Among the readers of his book Martin Eden, there is more than one who has had similar experiences to those Jack London describes. A) Jack London. B) Martin Eden. C) One reader. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Martin Eden. 8. From the whole course, Finn singled out the meeting with Garrard as the turning point in his career. That was what made him decide to be a doctor. A) The whole course. B) The meeting with Garrard. C) The decision to be a doctor. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The meeting with Garrard. 9. Which of the following best describes 'reference' in grammatical cohesion? A) The introduction of new ideas. B) The omission of words. C) The use of pronouns to refer back. D) The use of synonyms. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The use of pronouns to refer back. 10. Which term refers to the omission of elements in a sentence? A) Discourse markers. B) Substitution. C) Ellipsis. D) Reference. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ellipsis. 11. Which element helps in replacing a word or phrase in a sentence? A) Substitution. B) Reference. C) Ellipsis. D) Discourse markers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Substitution. 12. What does understanding grammatical cohesion enhance according to the text? A) Physical education. B) Artistic expression. C) Comprehension and communication skills. D) Mathematical skills. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Comprehension and communication skills. 13. The logical linking words 'but', 'however', 'despite' and 'although' are all examples of which language function? A) Concession. B) Cause/ Result. C) Addition. D) Contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Concession. 14. How does substitution contribute to the clarity of a text? A) By replacing repetitive phrases. B) By introducing complex vocabulary. C) By summarizing the main points. D) By adding more details. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By replacing repetitive phrases. 15. When she describes her mother as 'old, desperate and saddened', Rose wants to provoke a response from the female reader. A) Rose. B) Rose's mother. C) The female reader. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rose. 16. Which of the following terms refers to the use of words that connect sentences and paragraphs? A) Reference. B) Discourse markers. C) Coherence. D) Substitution. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Discourse markers. 17. What is the significance of grammatical cohesion in language? A) It helps in creating connections in texts. B) It focuses solely on vocabulary. C) It makes language more complex. D) It reduces the need for grammar. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It helps in creating connections in texts. Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesCoherence QuizCohesion And Coherence QuizCohesive Devices QuizDiscourse Coherence QuizDiscourse Markers QuizEllipsis And Substitution QuizFour Main Cohesive Ties QuizInformation Flow Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books