This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Discourse > Coherence – Quiz 9 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Coherence Quiz 9 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the effect of using too many complex words in a sentence? A) It enhances clarity. B) It improves coherence. C) It may confuse the reader. D) It simplifies the message. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It may confuse the reader. 2. In 'He was tired, therefore he decided to rest', the highlighted term establishes a relationship of: A) Opposition. B) Cause. C) Consequence. D) Comparison. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Consequence. 3. How can you maintain unity in a paragraph? A) Stick to one idea and connect all details to it. B) Add a new story to make it interesting. C) Use as many opinions as possible. D) Switch ideas to keep the reader guessing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Stick to one idea and connect all details to it. 4. Fill in the blank:It's important to ..... your thoughts clearly when giving feedback. A) A) comment. B) B) conduct. C) C) encounter. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A) comment. 5. Is this sentence coherent?Alita's arm completely broken. A) YES. B) NO. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) NO. 6. Which of the following is an example of effective paragraph organization?a) Mixing different ideas in the same paragraph.b) Including irrelevant information in the paragraph.c) Starting a new paragraph for each new idea.d) Using long and complex sentences in the paragraph. A) A. B) B. C) D. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) C. 7. Learning from mistakes is important. (A) Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. (B) They provide valuable lessons. (C) This helps people improve in the future. (D)Sentence:Mistakes should not always be seen as failures. A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. 8. If you're having company for dinner, try to get as much done in advance as possible ..... , set the table the day before. A) A. For instance. B) B. In contrast. C) C. Similarly. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. For instance. 9. Many people enjoy listening to music. (A) Music can help people relax. (B) It can also improve mood. (C) As a result, music is part of daily life for many people. (D)Sentence:Some people listen to music to reduce stress. A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. 10. Studying when you're older should not be a problem. A) In fact, some say that the additional experience older people have is a plus. B) Despite this, there are many benefits to being a mature student. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In fact, some say that the additional experience older people have is a plus. 11. What is the purpose of using varied sentence structures in a paragraph? A) To make the writing more monotonous. B) To connect ideas and improve coherence. C) To confuse the reader. D) To increase the word count. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To connect ideas and improve coherence. 12. Many food establishments were forced to close ..... declining the sales is rapidly declining. A) Also. B) Since. C) Therefore. D) As a result of. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Since. 13. CLARIFY THIS SENTENCEPlaying Overwatch for three hours, my paper was not finished. A) NO CHANGE. B) I did not finish my paper since I played Overwatch for three hours. C) Playing Overwatch for three hours, I did not finish my paper. D) My paper was not finished, as I was playing Overwatch for three hours. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I did not finish my paper since I played Overwatch for three hours. 14. ..... will help the writer to make his / her text coherent. A) Using same words. B) Repetition of key noun. C) Repeating pronouns. D) Content. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Repetition of key noun. 15. We learn unity and coherence to make paragraphs logical and clear with certain topic. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 16. The medical frontliners were given complete sets of personal protective equipment ..... , those who acquired the disease were given additional financial incentives. A) If. B) Below. C) In addition. D) Besides. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In addition. 17. Regular exercise improves health. (A) It strengthens muscles and bones. (B) Exercise also improves mental health. (C) As a result, people feel better overall. (D)Sentence:Physical activity can reduce stress and anxiety. A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C. 18. Eating breakfast is important. (A) It gives the body energy for the day. (B) Students who eat breakfast can concentrate better. (C) Therefore, breakfast should not be skipped. (D)Sentence:Without it, people may feel tired. A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. 19. Based on the cohesive device in parentheses, choose the correct word to complete each sentence. But some programs produce errors, ..... (transition word) others are used by criminals. A) While. B) That. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) While. 20. Which one is a case of parallelism? A) The company is looking for a candidate who is friendly, organized, meticulous, and is going to arrive to work on time. B) The company is looking for a candidate who is friendly, organized, meticulous, and punctual. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The company is looking for a candidate who is friendly, organized, meticulous, and punctual. 21. Fill in the blank:Can you ..... the person who left this note on my desk? A) A) encounter. B) B) identify. C) C) comment. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B) identify. 22. CLARIFY THIS SENTENCEI received and read the email you sent yesterday about the report you're writing for the project. I agree it needs a thorough, close edit by an expert. A) NO CHANGE. B) I received your email about the project report and agree it needs an expert edit. C) I received and read the email you sent yesterday about the report you're writing for the project and agree it needs an expert edit. D) Email. I received it. Get an expert reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I received your email about the project report and agree it needs an expert edit. 23. Tick the sentence which follows logically from the first sentence."Going back to studying after a long gap can be problematic ..... " A) As a result, people can greatly improve their job prospects. B) Mature students often have family commitments as well as academic difficulties. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mature students often have family commitments as well as academic difficulties. 24. How can coherence be achieved in a paragraph? A) By using unrelated ideas. B) By maintaining a logical flow. C) By adding random facts. D) By using complex vocabulary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By maintaining a logical flow. 25. Select the sentence that uses both varied transitions and sentence structures to connect ideas: A) She went to the store. She bought apples. B) She went to the store; afterward, she bought apples. C) She went to the store, and she bought apples. D) She went to the store. Apples were bought. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She went to the store; afterward, she bought apples. 26. A recent article in Era magazine suggested ways to reduce inflation. The article suggested that the president reduce the federal budget ..... , it suggested that the government reduce federal, state, and local taxes. A) However. B) In contrast. C) Furthermore. D) Therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Furthermore. 27. What is the one way to create coherence in your writing? A) Use transitions. B) Use I throughout your essay. C) Use conjunctions. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Use transitions. 28. What is the effect of omitting sequencing phrases in a paragraph? A) It enhances the overall coherence. B) It disrupts clarity and logical flow. C) It improves the reader's engagement. D) It simplifies the writing style. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It disrupts clarity and logical flow. 29. Fill in the blank:The police are working to ..... the suspect in the case. A) A) identify. B) B) identification. C) C) identifier. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A) identify. 30. Which of the following strategies can help achieve coherence in writing? A) Using varied sentence structures randomly. B) Organizing ideas in a logical sequence. C) Adding unrelated tangents to the text. D) Writing in different styles. 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